Which of the following MOST accurately describes paradoxical movement of the chest wall?
A. multiple rib fractures that cause a marked deformity of the chest wall
B. one side of the chest wall moves opposite the direction of the other
C. a marked decrease in chest wall movement due to abdominal breathing
D. only one section of the chest rises on inspiration while another area falls
Answer: D. only one section of the chest rises on inspiration while another area falls
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