Which assessment observations would indicate that a client has a possible pneumothorax? Select all that apply.

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These observations are all indicative of a pneumothorax, which is a collection of air in the pleural space. Severe dyspnea (difficulty breathing) is a common symptom of pneumothorax, as is an asymmetrical chest (one side of the chest is larger than the other). Dull, radiating chest pain is also a common symptom, as is a drop in blood pressure. Mediastinal shift towards the affected side is a sign that the pneumothorax is large and is causing the mediastinum (the space between the lungs) to shift towards the affected side.

Which Assessment Observations Would Indicate That a Client Has a Possible