Which of the following chest assessment findings would be expected in a patient with a tension pneumothorax?
a. Decreased thoracic volume on the affected side
b. Dull percussion note
c. Tracheal shift away from the affected side
d. Wheezes
C
With a tension pneumothorax, the buildup of air pressure on the affected side of the chest pushes the trachea, lung, and heart to the opposite (unaffected) side.
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