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Which of the following signs and symptoms indicates a tension pneumothorax as compared to an open pneumothorax?

Options

  • AVentilation-perfusion (V./Q.) mismatch
  • BHypoxemia and respiratory acidosis
  • CMediastinal tissue and organ shifting
  • DDecreased tidal volume and tachypnea

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