A client with chest trauma develops jugular venous distention, muffled heart sounds, and hypotension. Which complication should the nurse suspect?

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A. Cardiac tamponade — Beck triad—JVD, muffled heart sounds, and hypotension—is classic for cardiac tamponade, which requires rapid recognition and intervention.

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B. Left-sided heart failure

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C. Deep vein thrombosis

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D. Aortic valve stenosis