Assessment findings of a patient ejected from a motorcycle indicate that he has a flail chest wall segment to his right anterior chest. He exhibits labored breathing and an SpO2 at 94%. Breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. The segment has been stabilized, and you are prepared to start positive pressure ventilation. Given these assessment findings, what type of injury underlying the

flail segment is your primary concern?

A) Pulmonary contusion
B) Pneumothorax
C) Hemothorax
D) Rib fractures

A

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