Patients with a tension pneumothorax experience a decreased cardiac output and shock secondary to:
A. myocardial compression and decreased preload.
B. massive blood accumulation in the pleural space.
C. decreased intrathoracic pressure and increased preload.
Answer: A. myocardial compression and decreased preload
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