A patient is brought to the emergency department with injuries sustained from a wall that collapsed in the home. The nurse realizes that this patient's injuries are most likely caused by which of the following?

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The injuries sustained from a wall collapse are likely to be caused by crushing due to the weight and force of the falling wall. Shearing injuries involve a sharp or tearing force and are unlikely in this scenario. Deceleration injuries can occur from sudden stops, such as in a car accident, but are not applicable to a wall collapse. Blast injuries are typically associated with explosions and are unlikely in this scenario as well.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Injuries