A respiratory therapist is evaluating an x-ray of a patient with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The x-ray shows an opaque white density. Which of the following describes the cause of the white out?
A) presence of aeration
B) presence of pleural fluid
C) almost total absence of aeration
D) lung expansion
C
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A. Acromegaly B. Cretinism C. Gigantism D. Graves' disease E. Dwarfism
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The ________ medical history includes important information about medications and allergies.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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