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    NU 570 Pathophysiology of human disease proctored exam
    A 69-year-old man Is brought to be Emergency Department because of the sudden-onset of left-sided chest pain that is exacerbated upon inspiration. Physical examination reveals dyspnea and hemoptysis. His temperature is 38’C (101”F), pulse is 110/min. respirations are 35/min. and blood pressure is 158/100 mm Hg. A lateral chest wall friction rub is present on auscultation. The left leg Is markedly edematous. A chest x-ray reveals a left pleural effusion. What is the most likely cause of this patient” s left-sided chest pain, pleural effusion. dyspnea, and hemoptysis?

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