Which Consideration Will the Nurse Apply to the Assessment of a Patient

Multiple Choice

Which consideration will the nurse apply to the assessment of a patient who sustained penetrating trauma?

A) The extent of injury is related to the amount of energy transferred to the body tissues.
B) The amount of trauma sustained is related to the patient's nutritional status before the injury.
C) If the patient was well hydrated at the time of injury,the extent will be diminished.
D) The primary determinant of injury is the arc traveled by the penetrating object.