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________ Myxedema, Hashimoto's disease, and the companion hormones R2 and D2 are results of the hyposecretion of calcitonin

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A confused 62-year-old female fell at home, hitting the side of a table with her chest. Assessment reveals instability to the left lateral chest, accompanied by minor bruising in the same area. The patient complains of intense pain every time she breathes. Her airway is patent, breathing is rapid and shallow, and skin warm and non-diaphoretic. Vital signs are pulse, 112 beats/min; respirations, 24 breaths/min; blood pressure, 132/64 mmHg; and SpO2, 90%. Breath sounds are somewhat shallow but still equal to both lungs. Based on those findings, you should treat this patient for which life-threatening condition?

A) Shock B) Pain C) Pneumothorax D) Hypoxia