Case Studies Cassandra Lyons Is a 73-Year-Old Retired Administrative Assistant.She Has Had

question 31

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Case Studies
Cassandra Lyons is a 73-year-old retired administrative assistant.She has had recurrent episodes of pneumonia with weight loss for the past 5 months.Her past medical history includes high cholesterol and diabetes.Once again she is admitted to the hospital.
-Which of the following may have caused Cassandra's diagnosis to be delayed?

• A)Respiratory infection
• B)Abnormal cough reflux
• C)Dehydration
• D)Weight loss

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