Just before striking a tree with her car, a 17-year-old female suddenly gasps and holds her breath. What type of injury will she MOST likely experience?

A. Disruption of the great vessels
B. Compression of the myocardium
C. Rupture of the lung parenchyma
D. Multiple pulmonary contusions


Answer: C. Rupture of the lung parenchyma

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