You are assessing an elderly male patient who was trapped in a burning trailer. What finding would be most indicative that he has suffered an inhalation injury?
A) Coughing of black sputum
B) Heart rate of 126 beats per minute
C) Partial-thickness burn to the left side of the face
D) Blood coming from the nose
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