The two leading causes of death in the United States today in the order of number of deaths are ___________________________ and _______________

A 56 year old patient was seen in the clinic because of coughing with blood. An x-ray was done which showed a mass in the hilar area of the lungs. Which of the following will be the next step of the doctor?

a. Thoracentesis b. Bronchoscopy c. Spirometry d. Thoracotomy

____________________ are used to elicit and record the kind of information that is recognized as an "informed consent."

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