A 24-year-old patient presents with a sudden onset of non-radiating chest pain. The patient is tall, thin, and reports being physically active prior to this event. The patient denies any cough, medications, or allergies. VS: BP 136/80, P112, RR 32 and shallow, spo2 94%. Breath sounds are diminished on the right and clear on the left. What should a paramedic suspect?
A. Spontaneous pneumothorax
B. Hyperventilation syndrome
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Pleurisy
Answer: A. Spontaneous pneumothorax
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a. 1, 3, and 4 only b. 1, 2, 3, and 4 c. 1 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
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