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A 43-year-old former IV drug abuser presents with a 3-week history of fever, sore throat, diarrhea, and general malaise. He denies any PMH or meds. Physical examination reveals warm, dry skin; numerous purplish skin lesions; and lung sounds with mild rhonchi in the upper right lobe. HR = 104, BP = 118/70, RR = 14, SpO2 = 97%. Based on these clinical exam findings, which of the following would you most likely expect to find with a continued exam?
A) Jaundice and hepatomegaly
B) Hepatomegaly and mitral regurgitation
C) Splenomegaly and lymphadenopathy
D) Pupils dilated bilaterally and AMS

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I'll do my best to answer the others now, see you around

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