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?

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The patient was restrained in the front passenger seat, and the car was struck on the middle of the passenger side. This suggests that the right side of the body (head, arm, hip) would have been closer to the impact and therefore more likely to be injured. However, it is important to assess the patient fully for all potential injuries.

A Patient Was the Restrained Front Seat Passenger in a Slow-Speed