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A patient is brought to the critical care unit after a motor vehicle crash.On admission,the patient is complaining of dyspnea and chest pain.Upon examination,the nurse notes a lack of breath sounds on the left side and a tracheal shift.What would be the most likely diagnosis?


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Treatment Failure

The occurrence when a medical treatment does not achieve the intended outcomes, leading to no improvement or worsening of a condition.

Theory Of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others, and to understand that others have beliefs and perspectives that are different from one’s own.

Cognitive Development

The progression of learning and mental processing abilities, including thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving, over time.

Desires

Strong feelings of wanting or wishing for something to happen or be the case.

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