When assessing a patient, which of the following signs or symptoms is most indicative that the patient is suffering from a pneumothorax?
a. Shortness of breath
b. Severe pain upon each inspiration
c. Decreased breath sounds in the right lung
d. Crepitus to the chest wall
Answer: c
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