You find an adult patient lying supine on the sidewalk after being struck by a vehicle traveling at 10 mph. The patient is alert with stable vital signs. The mechanism of injury and initial patient presentation are most consistent with suspected:
A) pneumothorax.
B) closed-head injury.
C) abdominal trauma.
D) lower extremity trauma.

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The mechanism of injury and initial patient presentation are most consistent with lower extremity trauma, as the patient was struck at a low speed and is alert with stable vital signs. Pneumothorax, closed-head injury, and abdominal trauma are less likely based on the patient's presentation and the mechanism of injury.

You Find an Adult Patient Lying Supine on the Sidewalk