A client comes to the Emergency Department complaining of localized pain and swelling of his lower leg. Ecchymotic areas are noted. History reveals that the client got hit in the leg with a baseball bat. Which of the following would the nurse suspect as most likely?

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Ecchymotic areas, localized pain and swelling are indicative of a contusion, which is commonly caused by trauma such as being hit with a baseball bat. Fractures may also result from trauma but would typically show other signs such as deformity or inability to bear weight. Sprains and strains usually involve joint or muscle injuries, respectively, and would not cause localized swelling and ecchymosis.

A Client Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Localized