A patient is brought to the emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. Which assessment would indicate to the nurse that FAST examination will likely be necessary?Select all that apply.

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The FAST examination (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) is used to quickly assess for the presence of free fluid or blood in the abdominal cavity, pericardium, or pleural space, which can be indicative of internal bleeding from trauma. Ecchymoses over the abdomen (A), involvement as a restrained driver in a head-on crash (C), and complaints of chest wall tenderness (E) are all potential indications for the need for a FAST examination. Complaints of neck pain (B) and lower leg lacerations and fractures (D) would not necessarily require a FAST exam.

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