The primary assessment of a patient with a gunshot wound to the chest should focus on detecting which of the following?
A) Pancreatitis
B) Tension pneumothorax
C) Cardiac contusion
D) Peritonitis

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A gunshot wound to the chest can result in a tension pneumothorax, which is a medical emergency that can cause the lung to collapse and prevent adequate breathing. Therefore, the primary assessment should focus on detecting tension pneumothorax. The other options listed are not as likely to occur with a gunshot wound to the chest.

The Primary Assessment of a Patient with a Gunshot Wound