A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following nursing assessment is significant in diagnosing this client with flail chest?

A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following nursing assessment is significant in diagnosing this client with flail chest?


a) Clubbing of fingers and toes
b) Respiratory acidosis
c) Paradoxical chest movement
d) Chest pain on inspiration


Answer: c) Paradoxical chest movement


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