A patient with chest trauma is hypotensive on presentation and c/o shortness of breath (SOB) in a pre-hospital setting. Exam reveals jugular venous distension (JVD), tracheal deviation, and decreased breath sounds associated with hyperresonance to percussion on one side of his chest. Other than providing O2, starting IVs, and placing the patient on a cardiac monitor, what is the most appropriate initial therapy for this patient?A. Tube thoracostomy
B. Needle thoracostomy
C. Intubation
D. Pericardiocentesis

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the relative standard reduction potential of the half-cell in which reduction occurs; more positive than the other half-cell. reduction is a chemical process in which electrons are added to an atom or an ion; it always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent.