A patient was the restrained front seat passenger in a slow-speed automobile crash in which the car was struck in the middle of the passenger side. Where would the nurse look first for injuries in this patient?
1. Right head, arm, and hip
2. Left knee and ankle
3. Low back
4. There is no pattern to the potential injury.
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Rationale 1: Patients generally receive the most injuries on the same side of the body as the vehicle impact.
Rationale 2: While injury to the left knee and ankle is possible, it is not the most likely site.
Rationale 3: While injury to the back is possible, it is not the most likely area.
Rationale 4: There is a possible pattern to the potential injuries.
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