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Answer: A - Paradoxical breathing with functioning diaphragm in a paralyzed intercostals and abdominals usually do not require mechanical ventilation.

In a functioning diaphragm with paralyzed intercostals and abdominals form of paradoxical breathing, there will be upper chest collapse and excessive abdominal rising. Since there is a functioning diaphragm the mechanical ventilation is not required.

In a paralyzed diaphragm, the accessory muscle cannot support long-term ventilation. This type of paradoxical breathing needs partial mechanical ventilation.