The patient with a chest tube is being transported to X-ray. Which complication may occur if the chest tube is clamped during transportation?

The patient with a chest tube is being transported to X-ray. Which complication may occur if the chest tube is clamped during transportation?


a) Flail chest
b) Cardiac tamponade
c) Pulmonary contusion
d) Tension pneumothorax


Answer: d) Tension pneumothorax


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