A middle-aged male patient has been stabbed once in the righ…

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A middle-аged mаle pаtient has been stabbed оnce in the right anteriоr chest. His airway is patent, respiratiоns tachypneic, pulse weak and rapid, and skin cool and diaphoretic. Breath sounds are clear on the left and severely diminished on the right. JVD and tracheal deviation are present. His SpO2 is 93% on supplemental oxygen via BVM. The vital signs are pulse, 140 beats/min; respirations, 28 breaths/min; and blood pressure, 100/78 mmHg. Your next action should be to: