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Progressive Care Nursing PCCN Exam Prep

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A lady presented to medical emergency with cough, Tachypnea and Dyspnea. On examination, she had wheeze in her chest; she was not able to complete one sentence in a single breath and was having tachycardia. She had a history of allergic dermatitis and hay fever. What is the likely diagnosis?
  1. Status asthmaticus
  2. Acute exacerbation of COPD
  3. Pulmonary embolism
  4. Pulmonary infarction
Explanation
Answer- A - The likely diagnosis is Status Asthmaticus because in this condition patient has Tachypnea, Dyspnea, wheeze and Tachycardia. Moreover, patient has history of allergy which also suggests Asthma.
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