The MOST immediate treatment for the patient with a tension pneumothorax is to:
A) establish a large-bore IV line.
B) ventilate with a bag-mask device.
C) evacuate air from the pleural space.
D) apply high-flow supplemental oxygen.
Answer: C) evacuate air from the pleural space.
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