A Trauma Victim Presents with a Deviated Trachea, Jugular Vein

question 12

Multiple Choice

A trauma victim presents with a deviated trachea, jugular vein distension and hypotension. What is the person most likely experiencing?

• A)Blunt trauma to the chest.
• B)Acceleration-deceleration injury.
• C)Third space fluid shifts.
• D)Tension pneumothorax.

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