Which of the following is an accurate definition of a flail chest?

A) Fracture of at least four ribs in two or more places
B) Fracture of one rib in two or more consecutive places
C) Section of the chest wall that is unstable, leading to breathing problems
D) Lung that has been punctured by a fractured rib, resulting in a buildup of air

C

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