A patient arrives in the ED after being in a car accident. The nurse observes paradoxical chest movement when removing the patient's shirt. What does the nurse know that these findings indicate?

A patient arrives in the ED after being in a car accident. The nurse observes paradoxical chest movement when removing the patient's shirt. What does the nurse know that these findings indicate?

A patient arrives in the ED after being in a car accident. The nurse observes paradoxical chest movement when removing the patient's shirt. What does the nurse know that these findings indicate?



a. pneumothorax
b. flail chest
c. ARDS
d. tension pneumpthorax




Answer: B