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In a polytrauma patient, chest tube insertion caused sudden drainage of 1,500 mL blood from left side. Oxygen saturation is 92%. What should be the immediate next step:

A
Transfer to trauma center
B
Prepare for immediate open thoracotomy
C
Auscultate for left chest breath sounds and wait for saturation to rise
D
Clamp the chest tube
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