Rupa, a 22 years old female, has been admitted with Traumatic pneumothorax following chest injury.

a) List the signs and symptoms of traumatic pneumothorax.

b) Explain the treatment modalities for Rupa.

c) How will you, as a nurse, assess that the patient is developing flail chest?

### a) Signs and Symptoms of Traumatic Pneumothorax  
Traumatic pneumothorax occurs when air accumulates in the pleural space due to chest injury, impairing lung expansion. The common signs and symptoms include:  
1. Chest pain: Sharp and sudden, often on the affected side.  
2. Shortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing, which worsens with physical activity.  
3. Tachypnea: Increased respiratory rate due to compromised lung function.  
4. Decreased or absent breath sounds: Heard on auscultation over the affected lung.  
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