Which of the following is a sign of strangulation?

• A. Neck swelling
• B. Dizziness from dehydration
• C. Hearing loss
• D. Fever

Answer: (A)

Strangulation compresses neck structures and disrupts venous drainage from the head, which can cause pooling of fluids and swelling in the neck and face. This neck swelling is a direct and recognizable sign of the neck injury and vascular congestion that occurs with strangulation.

The other options don’t fit this pattern: dizziness from dehydration relates to low fluid volume, not neck compression; hearing loss can result from other ear injuries or conditions; fever points to infection or illness, not acute neck compression.