A patient recovering from a motor vehicle accident asks how so many injuries occurred when the other car "barely" made contact. How should the nurse respond?
A. "The driver of the other car intended to hit you."
B. "Because you are older, your injuries will be worse."
C. "The car that hit you transferred a large amount of energy to your body, causing these injuries."
D. "You have other health problems that make the injuries worse."
Answer: C
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