A Chest Radiograph of a Patient with Acute Deterioration of the Respiratory

A chest radiograph of a patient with acute deterioration of the respiratory status and suspected tension pneumothorax shows a contralateral deviation of both the trachea and the mediastinum and depression of the diaphragm. What immediate intervention would be best for this patient?

A) Insertion of a chest tube into the upper border of the third rib in the second intercostal space with midclavicular line.
B) Insertion of a 14 to 16 gauge intravenous cannula into the upper border of the third rib in the second intercostal space with midclavicular line.
C) Administration of 100% oxygen.
D) Initiation of intubation and mechanical ventilation.