Following blunt injury to the anterior torso, a patient is coughing up bright red blood. You should be MOST suspicious of:
A: severe myocardial damage.
B: bleeding within the lungs.
C: intraabdominal bleeding.
D: gastrointestinal bleeding.
Answer: B: bleeding within the lungs.
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A) Confusion and combativeness B) Complaint of a headache C) Ecchymosis to the side of the face D) Weakness to both arms
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What things can be done to address the psychological aspects of dealing with an injured athlete?
What will be an ideal response?
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