The MOST critical treatment for a tension pneumothorax involves:
A. placing a bulky dressing over the affected side of the chest.
B. assisting the patient's breathing with increased tidal volume.
C. surgically removing the portion of the lung that is damaged.
D. inserting a needle through the rib cage into the pleural space.
Answer: D. inserting a needle through the rib cage into the pleural space.
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