Unilaterally diminished or absent breath sounds, a narrowed pulse pressure, and dullness to percussion of the hemithorax are clinical findings suggestive of a:
A. hemothorax.
B. tension pneumothorax.
C. pericardial tamponade.
Ans: A. hemothorax.
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