Your patient has had his throat slashed during a robbery attempt.You are concerned since it is apparent that the vessels in his neck have been lacerated.A breach in which of the following vessels would be most likely to lead to an air embolism?

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Veins are more likely to lead to an air embolism when lacerated compared to arteries, arterioles, and capillaries, due to their lower pressure and tendency to collapse, which can create a negative pressure gradient that sucks air into the circulatory system.

Your Patient Has Had His Throat Slashed During a Robbery