Internal bleeding may result from a variety of causes. If you suspect that your patient has internal bleeding, remover that:
A. Head injury is more likely to cause unexplained shock that internal bleeding.
B. Your suspicion of internal bleeding may be based only on the mechanism of injury.
C. Internal bleeding is usually very obvious and should be identified quickly.
D. The two most common causes of internal bleeding are ruptured aortic aneurysm and bleeding stomach ulcers.
Answer: B. Your suspicion of internal bleeding may be based only on the mechanism of injury.
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