Closed chest drainage

Case Study. Mr. E, a 62 year-old white male, was rabbit hunting when his gun accidently discharged. He has a thoracic entry wound and is experiencing increased respiratory difficulties. He is brought to the Emergency Department, and on evaluation is found to be tacypneic, cyanotic, with breath sounds diminished in the left upper lung and absent at the left base. What is Mr. E's presenting problem?What does the physician determine Mr. E needs?.

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