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You are called to the scene of a 45-year-old nonsmoker male with a history of asthma in respiratory distress. You find him lying supine on the couch. The patient is lethargic but can answer all your questions appropriately. He is diaphoretic, and complains of being cold, coughing, and having difficulty breathing for the past 3 days. His vital signs are blood pressure of 110/70, heart rate of 116, respiratory rate of 24, oxygen saturation of 93 percent, and temperature of 100.6°F. You hear rhonchi in the left lobes and he is coughing up yellow-tinged sputum. In addition to his respiratory condition, what other clinical finding is highly possible?
A) Dehydration
B) Obstructive shock
C) Meningitis
D) Silent myocardial infarction
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That worked! Thanks Slight Smile
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