The morbidity associated with simple pneumothorax is primarily due to which of the following?

A) Occlusion of pulmonary circulation
B) Increased intrathoracic pressure
C) Loss of chest wall integrity
D) Ventilation/perfusion mismatch

D

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A. blue B. green C. yellow D. orange

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DKA is MOST likely to occur to:

A. newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetics. B. diabetics not medicating properly. C. diabetics suffering from an infection. D. all of the above.

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