Which of the following statements about flail segments is FALSE?

A) Ventilation is sufficient if only two ribs are involved in the flail segment.
B) The chest wall will have paradoxical movement.
C) The patient will have impaired ventilation as a result of instability to chest wall.
D) All of the above


Answer: A

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