You are caring for a patient who was kicked repeatedly in the chest and stomach during an assault. His skin is bruised, his abdomen is distended, and his vomit shows streaks of red. You suspect:

A. internal bleeding.
B. pulmonary edema.
C. brain injury.
D. infection.

Answer: A

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