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Practice Exercise 1 ( 5 Questions)

Question 1 of 5 :

A client is admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision. The nurse notes diminished breath sounds on the right side, tracheal deviation to the left, and severe hypotension. Which pathophysiological mechanism best explains these findings?

A Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space causing compression of the aorta.

B Trapped air in the pleural space creating positive pressure that shifts mediastinal structures.

C Loss of negative intrathoracic pressure leading to bilateral alveolar collapse.

D Increased systemic vascular resistance due to sympathetic nervous system stimulation.

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