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Two days after a cholecystectomy, a 42-year-old woman has shortness of breath. Her temperature is 37.5 C (99.5 F), blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg, pulse is 103/min, and respirations are 24/min. There is abdominal tenderness. Examination shows no other abnormalities. An x-ray film of the chest shows minimal linear markings in the right lower lobe. Arterial blood gas analysis on 45% oxygen shows:
pH 7.41
PCO2 40 mm Hg
PO2 52 mm Hg
Which of the following is the most likely explanation for her hypoxia?
A ) Acute respiratory distress syndrome
B ) Atelectasis
C ) Congestive heart failure
D ) Fat embolism syndrome
E ) Pneumonia
F ) Pneumothorax
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| doyoudig
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I just posted this question see under doyoudig
What do you think about the differences and the statement about "minimal linear markings in the right lower lobe"
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| sprint123
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Hello...Same question-different persons---I wish it is not NBME....Please let us know if it is NBME..I cannot stress the mportance of this...Is this from NBME??
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