-Considering the Patient's History, What Is Likely to Be the Underlying

question 3

Multiple Choice

-Considering the patient's history, what is likely to be the underlying cause of this abnormality?

• A) Lymphadenopathy
• B) Mucous plug obstructing a bronchus
• C) Air-space consolidation
• D) Cardiomegaly

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