While auscultating an elderly woman's breath sounds, you hear low-pitched "rattling" sounds at the bases of both of her lungs. This finding is MOST consistent with which of the following conditions?

A. Aspiration pneumonia
B. Widespread atelectasis
C. Early pulmonary edema
D. Acute asthma attack

Ans: A. Aspiration pneumonia

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A) assess perfusion and sensory and motor functions every 5 minutes. B) make every effort to treat the patient before removing the crushing object. C) infuse 2 L of lactated Ringer's solution to combat hyperkalemia. D) give sodium bicarbonate immediately after removing the crushing object.

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ICD-10-CM ________ Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting is specific to Chapter 8

A) has B) does not have

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