Which of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected for a patient with a flail chest?
1) Increased opacity
2) Rib fractures
3) Decreased opacity
4) Tracheal deviation

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Flail chest is characterized by multiple rib fractures, which can lead to paradoxical chest wall movement and potentially areas of decreased lung opacity due to lung contusion or atelectasis. Tracheal deviation is more commonly associated with tension pneumothorax or large pleural effusions.

Which of the Following Chest Radiograph Findings Would Be Expected