What sign would indicate that a patient with a blunt injury to the chest has developed a pneumothorax?
A)A sucking sound at the site of injury
B)Diminished breath sounds
C)A low respiratory rate
D)Presence of a barrel chest

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Diminished breath sounds would indicate a pneumothorax. Other symptoms might be shortness of breath and chest pain. If it is a large pneumothorax, the nurse may see tachypnea, cyanosis and subcutaneous emphysema.

What Sign Would Indicate That a Patient with a Blunt