An 8-year-old boy is brought to casualty following blunt abdominal trauma. On examination, multiple injuries are present over the abdomen. Which of the following statements is true concerning the proper assessment and treatment of the injuries?
Most renal injuries require operative intervention.
The renal capsule surrounding the kidney precludes the need for surgical exploration in most cases of traumatic hematocele.
Major vascular injuries require rapid surgical intervention.
Rupture of a full bladder is highly unlikely.
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