During your evaluation you suspect the patient may have a hemothorax. You decide to perform percussion testing on the chest wall of the patient. If the person does have a hemothorax, what sounds would confirm your diagnosis?
A) Dull hyperresonant sound
B) Dull hyporesonant sound
C) Heavy hyporesonant sound
D) None of the above

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A hemothorax, which involves the accumulation of blood in the pleural space, typically produces a dull sound upon percussion due to the density of the fluid. This contrasts with the hyperresonant sound associated with air accumulation, as seen in pneumothorax.

During Your Evaluation You Suspect the Patient May Have a Hemothorax