SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).A 47-year-old male was walking across the street when he was struck by an oncoming car. You find him conscious and alert. Your partner has taken spinal restriction, and you ensure that he has no compromise to the airway or circulation. He complains of abdominal pain, back pain, and pain in his left leg. You explain that the ambulance is on the way, and you begin a more detailed exam.Pain to the abdomen in the upper left outer side of the abdomen is of concern because the ________ could be injured and cause considerable internal bleeding.
A. stomach
B. gallbladder
C. liver
D. spleen
Answer: D
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