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83. A patient with severe pneumonia develops worsening hypoxemia despite maximal oxygen therapy, and bilateral infiltrates on chest X-ray. What urgent respiratory condition is suspected?

A. Asthma exacerbation
B. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
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C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Pneumothorax

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  • Asthma exacerbation
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pneumothorax

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