BS Nursing Pathophysiology-II
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22. A patient experiences sudden onset of chest pain, shortness of breath, and reduced breath sounds on one side, with tracheal deviation to the opposite side. What is the urgent clinical intervention required based on the likely pathophysiology?

A. Oral analgesics.
B. Needle decompression for tension pneumothorax.
C. Inhaled bronchodilator.
D. IV antibiotics.

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  • Oral analgesics.
  • Needle decompression for tension pneumothorax.
  • Inhaled bronchodilator.
  • IV antibiotics.

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