A Patient Experiences a Chest Wall Contusion as a Result

A patient experiences a chest wall contusion as a result of being struck in the chest with a baseball bat.The emergency department nurse would be most concerned if which finding is observed during the initial assessment?

A) Paradoxic chest movement
B) Complaint of chest wall pain
C) Heart rate of 110 beats/minute
D) Large bruised area on the chest

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