When assessing a patient who sustained blunt trauma to the chest, what assessment finding is most indicative of an injury to the lung?
A) Ability to speak a few words and then gasp
B) Elevated heart rate and blood pressure
C) Respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute
D) Extensive bruising to the anterior chest
A
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