When assessing whether someone has a punctured lung, which of the following statements is not true?
A) If you note a hyperresonant sound in the thorax, you might suspect a pneumothorax.
B) If you note a hyporesonant sound in the thorax, you might suspect a pneumothorax.
C) A pneumothorax involves air that is trapped between the parietal and visceral pleurae.
D) A dull sound during percussion testing is indicative of a hemothorax.

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A hyporesonant sound in the thorax typically indicates fluid accumulation, such as in pleural effusion, rather than air accumulation seen in a pneumothorax.

When Assessing Whether Someone Has a Punctured Lung, Which of the Following