Your Patient Is a 55-Year-Old Male Who Was Found in the Parking

Multiple Choice

Your patient is a 55-year-old male who was found in the parking lot behind a tavern.He states that he was assaulted and robbed by three individuals.He is complaining of being "hit in the face and kicked and punched in his ribs and stomach." Your examination reveals contusions and swelling around both eyes,bleeding from the nose,a laceration of his upper lip,and multiple contusions of the chest,abdomen,and flanks.Which of the following should cause the greatest concern regarding the prehospital care of this patient?

A) The presence of any defensive wounds the patient may have sustained
B) The swelling around his eyes, which may be reduced by applying a cold pack
C) Potential internal injuries
D) Getting a description of the assailants