The finding of normal breath sounds on the right side of the chest and absent breath sounds on the left side of the chest in a newly intubated patient is probably caused by a
a. right mainstem intubation.
b. left pneumothorax.
c. right hemothorax.
d. gastric intubation.
A
The finding of normal breath sounds on the right side of the chest and absent breath sounds on the left side of the chest in a newly intubated patient is probably caused by a right mainstem intubation.
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