The traumatic condition that results in increased intrathoracic pressure, thus displacing the heart and trachea and collapsing the superior and inferior vena cava, is a:

A) massive hemothorax. B) pulmonary contusion.
C) traumatic aortic rupture. D) tension pneumothorax.

D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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