A respiratory therapist is evaluating an x-ray of a distressed patient. She finds a dark black band of air between the lung and chest wall. There are no lung markings in this area. Which of the following likely describe the condition she is seeing?
A) pneumomediastinum
B) pneumothorax
C) pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE)
D) pneumopericardium
B
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