Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the recognition and treatment of a tension pneumothorax as seen on the chest radiograph?
A) The hemidiaphragm on the affected side will be pushed downward.
B) The mediastinum will be pushed towards the unaffected side.
C) It requires immediate insertion of a chest tube.
D) The patient should be intubated.
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