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5. All of the above

Several disorders can be associated with pulmonary ossification. Pulmonary ossification refers to bone tissue formation (calcification in a collagen matrix), with or without marrow elements, in the lung parenchyma. Table 2 lists several of the disorders to pulmonary ossification (2).

What should be done at this time? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the fifth of seven pages)

1. Pulmonary function testing
2. Close observation for an expanding pneumothorax
3. Chest tube thoracostomy
4. 1 and 3
5. All of the above

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