A middle-aged male has been stabbed once in the left anterior chest. His airway is patent, respirations tachypneic, pulse weak and rapid, and skin cool and diaphoretic. Breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. The vital signs are pulse, 140 breaths/min; respirations, 24 breaths/min; blood pressure, 100/78 mmHg; and SpO2, 96% on supplemental oxygen. JVD is present. Given this presentation, you would have a high index of suspicion for:
A) Pneumothorax
B) Hemothorax
C) Fail segment
D) Pericardial tamponade
D) Pericardial tamponade
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