A patient experienced blunt chest trauma and has asymmetrical chest wall movement. This MOST likely indicates:
A: decreased air movement into one lung.
B: shallow breathing secondary to severe pain.
C: several ribs broken in numerous places.
D: accumulation of blood in both of the lungs.
Answer: A: decreased air movement into one lung.
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