Which of the following statements about crush injuries is most accurate?
A) Only closed injuries can be classified as crush injuries.
B) The actual source of bleeding in crush injuries may be hard to identify.
C) A spongy sensation on palpation of the injured area indicates crush injury.
D) Crush injuries are easily identifiable because they invariably result in deformity.

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The actual source of bleeding in crush injuries may be hard to identify as the injury can cause damage to deep tissue and blood vessels, leading to internal bleeding that may not be easily noticeable. A, C, and D are inaccurate as crush injuries can be either closed or open injuries, spongy sensation on palpation may not always be present, and deformity is not always present in crush injuries.

Which of the Following Statements About Crush Injuries Is Most