A 26-year-old male patient has summoned EMS after lifting a heavy box and suddenly experiencing shortness of breath and sharp pain to the left side of his chest that worsens with deep inspiration. Given this description, you immediately become suspicious of a pneumothorax. Which action should you perform next to help confirm this suspicion?
A) Inquire about past lung problems
B) Obtain an SpO2 reading
C) Palpate the chest for subcutaneous emphysema
D) Auscultate breath sounds
D) Auscultate breath sounds
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