Fever, chest pain, localized crackles (550/1700)

A 55yo woman with a persistent cough and hx of smoking develops left sided chest pain
exacerbated by deep breathing with fever and localized crackles. What is the single most
appropriate dx?
a. Dissecting aneurysm
b. Pericarditis
c. Pneumonia
d. Pneumothorax
e. Pulmonary embolism































answer: C

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