You are called for an 8-year-old boy who has fallen. On scene the boy's mother states that he was running while flying a kite and tripped, striking his face on a rock. Assessment reveals a large reddish-blue lump with intact skin under his left eye. When alerting the hospital emergency department of your arrival, you should inform them that the patient has what type of injury?

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A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of blood vessels that forms as a result of a fracture or other trauma. In this case, the injury from the fall likely caused bleeding under the skin, resulting in a lump or swelling. Ecchymosis refers to discoloration due to bleeding under the skin and appears as a reddish-blue or purple spot, which may be present in this scenario. However, hematoma more accurately describes the accumulation of blood causing the swelling. Evisceration refers to the protrusion of internal organs through a wound and is not applicable in this case. Contusion refers to a bruise, which may also be present, but it does not account for the lump or swelling seen in this scenario.

You Are Called for an 8-Year-Old Boy Who Has Fallen