What is the best explanation of a pneumothorax?

Aspirin can prevent inappropriate blood clotting in the following ways except:

A person diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes experienced an episode of hunger, lightheadedness, tachycardia, pallor, headache, and confusion. What is the most probable cause of these symptoms?

What are clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? (Select all that apply)

A patient presents to the clinic with complaints of suprapubic discomfort and problems with urination. After reviewing her lab results, you notice that her creatinine and BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) levels are elevated. What do these elevated levels indicate?

Which of the following are stages of Alzheimer’s Disease? (Select all that apply)

Ms. Major, a 60-year-old female, presents to the emergency department after falling off a 25-foot ladder while cleaning the gutters. She complains of right-sided hip pain and is unable to bear weight. She has contusions on her right side and some scrapes and scratches but denies hitting her head or sustaining other injuries. She is diagnosed with a hip fracture. Ms. Major is a small-framed woman, very active, follows a healthy diet, and is well engaged in her community with many friends. What factor(s) make her more at risk for a hip fracture?

While on tour, a 32-year-old male musician has presented to the emergency department of a hospital after a concert complaining of severe and sudden abdominal pain. He admits to a history of copious alcohol use in recent years, and his vital signs include temperature 101.3°F, blood pressure 89/46 mm Hg, and heart rate 116 beats per minute. Blood work indicates that his serum levels of C-reactive protein, amylase, and lipase are all elevated. Which of the following diagnoses would the care team suspect first?

You are caring for a patient with achalasia. Which interventions should you prioritize in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)

A patient presents to the Level I trauma center after being involved in a 70-car pile-up on Interstate 35. He has multiple injuries and was crushed between several cars. This is a life-threatening injury, and he has severe muscle trauma. What is your suspicion regarding the possible complications this patient might be experiencing? (Select all that apply)

Isky, a 65-year-old woman, is admitted to the hospital after experiencing sudden weakness and numbness on the right side of her body, along with difficulty speaking. Upon examination, she is diagnosed with an ischemic stroke. Isky has a medical history that includes hypertension, diabetes, and smoking. What is the most significant risk factor for ischemic stroke in Isky’s case?