Multiple Choice
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?
A) Pericardial tamponade
B) Symptomatic bradycardia
C) Tension pneumothorax
D) Unstable tachycardia
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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