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A patient experiences sudden chest pain, dyspnea, and hyperresonance on percussion on the right side of the chest immediately after receiving acupuncture on point GB-21 (Jianjing). What is the most likely complication and the immediate course of action?

Pneumothorax; immediately withdraw the needle, have the patient lie down in a comfortable position, monitor vital signs, and seek emergency medical assistance Cardiac tamponade; place the patient in a prone position, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and monitor the pulse Broken needle; use tweezers to extract the needle fragment, apply pressure, and apply a cold compress to the chest Needle fainting; place the patient in a supine position, elevate the legs, and massage GV-26 (Renzhong) and PC-6 (Neiguan)

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Pneumothorax; immediately withdraw the needle, have the patient lie down in a comfortable position, monitor vital signs, and seek emergency medical assistance

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