Which of the following are pathologic changes associated with a flail chest?
1. Pneumothorax
2. Secondary pneumonia
3. Pleural effusion
4. Elevated diaphragms
a. 1, 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
A
Among the conditions that may result with a flail chest are the development of a pneumothorax and the development of a secondary pneumonia.
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