Following an automobile accident a piece of metal penetrates into the pleural cavity causing a large gaping hole with resulting lung collapse. What condition is this?

A. Hemothorax
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Pneumothorax
D. Tension pneumothorax
E. Bronchitis


Answer: D

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