Which of the following MOST accurately depicts the chest wall movement in a patient with flail segment?

A) Inward with both inspiration and expiration
B) Inward with expiration and outward with inspiration
C) Outward with both inspiration and expiration
D) Inward with inspiration and outward with expiration


Answer: D

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