A patient was admitted with a head injury caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration. The nurse realizes that the patient's injuries could also be classified as being which of the following?

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The head injury caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration is most likely a result of blunt force trauma to the head, such as from a fall or being struck by an object. Shearing injuries are caused by rotational forces and result in damage to the brain tissue, while blast injuries are caused by explosive forces. Minor injuries would not result in hospital admission.

A Patient Was Admitted with a Head Injury Caused by Rapid