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You suspect that a patient with an open pneumothorax may be developing a tension pneumothorax. What action is critical given this situation?
Mute Immobility
A state in which an individual is unable to move or speak, often as a response to extreme stress or trauma.
Excited Motor Activity
Refers to heightened physical activity that can be due to various neurological or psychological conditions, often characterized by restlessness or rapid movements.
Catatonic Schizophrenic
A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by severe disturbances in movement, including rigidity, posturing, and mutism.
Disorganized Schizophrenic
A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by disorganized speech, behavior, and flat or inappropriate affect.
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