Which of the Following Is Likely to Cause Pneumothorax or Hemothorax

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to cause pneumothorax or hemothorax in a patient with bronchogenic carcinoma?

• A) The tumor obstructs a major bronchus.
• B) Compression of lung tissue by the tumor causes atelectasis.
• C) The tumor causes inflammation and erosion of the pleural membranes.
• D) Inflammation around the tumor causes exudate in the small bronchi.

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Definitions:

Market Failure

Situation in which an unregulated competitive market is inefficient because prices fail to provide proper signals to consumers and producers.

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