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5. All of the above

Initial laboratory evaluation should include an evaluation of any bleeding abnormalities including evaluation of renal function (1). Her initial laboratory evaluation is given in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Initial laboratory evaluation. Abnormal values are shown in red.

A chest x-ray was ordered (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Initial PA radiography of chest (Panel A). A chest x-ray from several months earlier is shown for comparison (Panel B).

Which of the following is the best interpretation of the chest –ray? (click on correct answer to move to next panel)

1. New area of consolidation in the left lower chest
2. New atelectasis of the right lower lobe
3. New density within the left upper lobe cavity
4. New right apical pneumothorax
5. No change

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