A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Tension Pneumothorax

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with a tension pneumothorax. Which of the following would be consistent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

• A)hypertension
• B)distended neck veins
• C)bradycardia
• D)absent breath sounds on the affected side
• E)tracheal deviation toward unaffected side

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