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2. A patient on mechanical ventilation suddenly develops acute respiratory distress, decreased breath sounds on the left, and tracheal deviation to the right. What is the immediate life-threatening complication suspected?

A. Aspiration pneumonia
B. Tension pneumothorax
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C. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
D. Pulmonary embolism

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  • Aspiration pneumonia
  • Tension pneumothorax
  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
  • Pulmonary embolism

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