Your patient was awakened by a sudden onset of chest pain. She has shortness of breath, an increased respiratory rate, and is coughing. Two weeks ago, she was diagnosed with pneumonia. You suspect
A) a pulmonary embolism.
B) acute pulmonary edema.
C) chronic bronchitis.
D) a spontaneous pneumothorax.
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