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Flail chest, defined by two or more adjacent ribs fractured in two or more places, is considered a life-threatening injury.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Flail chest is a life-threatening injury because it involves bruising of the lung tissue and inadequate oxygenation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
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