Which of the following is TRUE of the pressure wave that accompanies high-velocity penetrating trauma?
A) Hollow organs are less tolerant of the stress than solid organs are.
B) Pressure waves cause no injury to surrounding tissues; they only momentarily disrupt function.
C) Elastic tissues are less tolerant of the stress than non-elastic tissues.
D) The pressure wave may be transmitted through blood, resulting in damage to blood vessels some distance from the primary wound.

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The pressure wave can be transmitted through blood and cause damage to blood vessels some distance from the primary wound. Choice A is incorrect as hollow organs are typically more elastic and better able to tolerate pressure waves than solid organs. Choice B is incorrect as pressure waves can cause injury to surrounding tissues. Choice C is incorrect as elastic tissues are typically able to withstand pressure waves better than non-elastic tissues.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Pressure Wave