Which of the following chest assessment findings would be expected in a patient with a tension pneumothorax?
A) Tracheal shift toward the pneumothorax
B)Dull percussion note
C)Tracheal shift away from the pneumothorax
D)Hyperresonant breath sounds

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In a tension pneumothorax, air accumulates in the pleural space, causing the trachea to shift away from the affected side due to increased pressure.

Which of the Following Chest Assessment Findings Would Be Expected