During your assessment of a patient with blunt chest trauma, you note paradoxical movement of the left chest wall. As your partner is administering oxygen to the patient, you should:
A. request a paramedic to decompress the chest.
B. make note of it and continue your assessment.
C. stabilize the chest wall with a bulky dressing.
D. reassess the adequacy of the patient's breathing.
Answer: C. stabilize the chest wall with a bulky dressing.
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