While performing a procedure on a patient, a doctor breaks the xiphoid process by inadvertently pushing it deep into the body. Which organ is most likely to be damaged?
A) intestines
B) heart
C) stomach
D) lungs

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The xiphoid process is located at the lower end of the sternum, which is close to the heart. If it is pushed deep into the body, the heart is the organ most likely to be damaged due to its proximity.

While Performing a Procedure on a Patient, a Doctor Breaks