Which of these symptoms indicate rib fracture in a conscious victim?

$Which of these symptoms indicate rib fracture in a conscious victim?$

Explanation

Correct answer: The victim complains of pain that intensifies with deep breathing and movement.

A characteristic symptom of a rib fracture is sharp pain at the site of the injury. Because the chest moves during breathing, every deep breath, as well as movement of the torso, causes the fractured bones to move and irritate the surrounding, highly innervated tissues, which sharply intensifies the pain.

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