Determine an injury to the chest wall

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Scenario: A 21-year-old gymnast finished practice an hour ago but is now complaining of vague chest discomfort and shortness of breath. She is also experiencing pain on the top of the right shoulder. Her pulse is somewhat elevated, but you are not sure if that is due to anxiety or an injury. Following the history component of the assessment, a pulmonary complication is suspected because of pain with deep inspiration. However, it cannot be confirmed if it is superficial or internal (deep). What factors should be observed to provide more information to determine if there is an injury to the chest wall or a more serious internal injury?

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