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A 40 year old male brought to the emergency room with a stab injury to the chest.On examination pt is found to be hemodynamically stable. The neck veins are engorged and the hea sounds are muffled .The following statements are true for this pt except ?

ACardiac tamponade is likely to be present
Ba) Immediate emergency room thoracotomy should be done.
CEchocardiogram should be done to confirm pericardial blood
DThe entry wound should be sealed with an occlusive dressing
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