You are caring for a 21-year-old woman who is apparently suffering from food poisoning. She has been forcefully vomiting for several hours and has begun to vomit a large amount of blood. What should you suspect?
A) Esophageal varices
B) Peptic ulcer
C) Esophagitis
D) Mallory-Weiss tear
Answer: D
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Your assessment of a newborn reveals respiratory distress; heart sounds auscultated over the right chest; and a small, flat abdomen. What is your field diagnosis for this patient?
A) Agenesis of the abdominal organs B) Tension pneumothorax C) Tetralogy of Fallot D) Diaphragmatic hernia
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