Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding paradoxical chest movement?
a. With inspiration, the flail section moves outward.
b. The trachea deviates away from the flail side of the chest.
c. During inspiration, the flail section moves inward.
d. During exhalation, the flail area moves inward.
C
Paradoxical chest movement means that the flail area moves in the opposite direction from which it normally would. So, with inspiration, the flail area moves inward, and with exhalation, the flail area moves outward. The tracheal position is not affected by broken ribs.
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