Assessment of Acute respiratory distress syndrome: Video & Anatomy | Osmosis

Question

A 45-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department because of upper abdominal pain. She has nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. Medical history is contributory for gallstones. Patient's BMI is 39 kg/m2. Her temperature is 38°C (100.4°F), pulse is 107/min, respirations are 31/min, and blood pressure is 85/65 mm Hg. Physical examination shows an ecchymotic discoloration over the flanks. Alkaline phosphatase and serum lipase are both elevated. Which of the following is most likely an associated complication of this patient's condition?

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Cardiac contusion

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Fat embolism

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Hemothorax

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Tension pneumothorax

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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