Patient presents with chest pain and shortness of breath

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A patient presents with chest pain and shortness of breath following a motor vehicle collision. An electrocardiogram shows sinus tachycardia and ischemic changes with an elevated troponin. The nurse should be highly suspicious for which injury?

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