Patient appears to have an injured rib or 2. There is no flail segment and the patient is alert and oriented. What is the most likely complication from a simple rib injury

Patient appears to have an injured rib or 2. There is no flail segment and the patient is alert and oriented. What is the most likely complication from a simple rib injury








A: hypoxia from shallow breathing
B: puncture of the heart or lung
C: internal bleeding
D: pneumothorax











Answer: A