Which of the following is a true statement regarding the skin's status in the case of a closed chest injury?

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A closed chest injury means that the chest wall is intact and there is no penetration of the skin or underlying tissues. Therefore, the correct statement is that the skin is not penetrated in a closed chest injury. Option A is incorrect because it is possible to have internal contusions and lacerations without skin penetration, as these injuries occur to the tissues underneath the skin. Option B is also incorrect because if the skin is penetrated, it is no longer considered a closed chest injury but an open chest injury. Option C is also incorrect for the same reason as option B.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding the Skin's