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149. A patient in critical care has a sudden onset of rapid, shallow breathing, and decreased breath sounds on one side. What clinical emergency is suspected?

A. Asthma exacerbation
B. Pneumothorax
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C. Myocardial infarction
D. Pulmonary embolism

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  • Asthma exacerbation
  • Pneumothorax
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Pulmonary embolism

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