A teenage male has fallen onto a railing while skateboarding. He complains of right-sided chest pain and moderate dyspnea. Exposure of the chest reveals a section of his ribs that is moving opposite of the rest of the ribs. You should:

A) roll the patient over onto his right side. B) cover the wound with an occlusive dressing.
C) apply a bulky dressing over the section. D) begin positive pressure ventilation.

C

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