A young male with sickle cell disease presents with chest pain, fever, and a cough. His vital signs are stable, although he is experiencing mild respiratory distress. You should suspect:
A. pneumonia.
B. a pneumothorax.
C. an aplastic crisis.
D. acute aspiration.
Answer: A. pneumonia.
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A. heart rate. B. rhythm. C. PR interval. D. QRS interval.
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