A patient has an advanced infection in his foot. There appears to be an accumulation of gas in the tissues which causes a crackling sensation on palpation. This sign is typically seen in:
A) dry gangrene.
B) cellulitis.
C) necrotizing fasciitis.
D) gas gangrene.
Answer: D
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What method of chest tube removal has been associated with the lowest level of pneumothorax recurrence?
a. Clamp the chest tube for 4 hr; if chest ra-diograph is good, remove the tube. b. Clamp chest tube for 24 hr; if clinically stable, remove the tube. c. Remove the chest tube as soon as the air leak resolves. d. Remove the chest tube 48 hr after the air leak resolves.
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A. 1-3 B. 3-6 C. 6-9 D. Maximum of 1
Sexual discrimination also encompasses sexual harassment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)