Your patient was involved in a serious motor-vehicle collision. Which one of the following assessment findings BEST helps to determine that the patient has a flail segment?
A) Paradoxical chest wall movement
B) Pain with inspiration
C) SpO2 reading lower than 90 percent
D) Shortness of breath
Answer: A
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excessive dryer heat insufficient wash under-replenished chemicals dirty rollers
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