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While Assessing a Patient Who Was Involved in a Serious

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While assessing a patient who was involved in a serious car crash and hit his steering wheel, the respiratory therapist observes that a section of his left anterior chest wall sinks inward during inspiration. What is the most likely cause?


A) Pulmonary fibrosis
B) Flail chest
C) Pneumothorax
D) Cardiac tamponade

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