You are treating a patient with paradoxical motion on the left side of the chest. He is breathing shallow at a rate of 4 breaths per minute. You should:
A) administer 15 lpm oxygen via mask. B) roll the patient onto his left side.
C) apply a bulky dressing to the chest. D) begin positive pressure ventilation.
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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