Question

a patient is rushed to the hospital. his symptoms include terrible abdominal pain but no external signs of injury. he is lightheaded and beginning to show signs of shock. which injuries could he have possibly sustained? select all that apply. fractured ribs internal bleeding laceration burn ruptured organ

Explanation:

• Fractured ribs: Can cause abdominal pain (if affecting the lower ribs) and shock due to internal injury or pain, with no external signs always visible.
• Internal bleeding: Causes abdominal pain (if in abdominal cavity), lightheadedness (due to blood loss), and shock, with no external signs.
• Laceration: Requires external signs (a cut), so ruled out.
• Burn: Requires external signs (skin damage), so ruled out.
• Ruptured organ: Causes abdominal pain, internal bleeding leading to lightheadedness and shock, with no external signs initially.

Answer:

B. internal bleeding, E. ruptured organ, A. fractured ribs