When assessing a patient, which sign or symptom is most indicative of a pneumothorax?

A) SpO2 of 90% on high-concentration oxygen
B) Intense pain with each inspiration
C) Decreased breath sounds to the right lung
D) Crepitus and instability to the chest wall


C

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