A 26-year-old male has summoned EMS after lifting a heavy box and suddenly experiencing shortness of breath and sharp pain to the left side of his chest that worsens with deep inspiration. Given this description, you immediately become suspicious of a pneumothorax. Which of the following should you perform next to help confirm this suspicion?
A) Inquire about past lung problems.
B) Obtain an SpO2 reading.
C) Palpate the chest for subcutaneous emphysema.
D) Auscultate breath sounds.
D
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