An adult female is found unresponsive after being shot in the chest. Which statement made by your partner is of most concern and indicative of patient deterioration?

A) "I see an entry wound but cannot find the exit wound anywhere."
B) "Her SpO2 has gone from 90% to 93%."
C) "I do not think her jugular veins are distended."
D) "She is getting more difficult to ventilate."


D) "She is getting more difficult to ventilate."

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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