When assessing a patient, which of the following signs or symptoms is most indicative that the patient is suffering from a pneumothorax?

a. Shortness of breath
b. Severe pain upon each inspiration
c. Decreased breath sounds in the right lung
d. Crepitus to the chest wall


Answer: c

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a. on-site job-related issues. b. off-site job-related issues. c. job-related transportation issues. d. job-related issues.

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What will be an ideal response?

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The person to whom a check is written is the ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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