A 28 year old female admitted to the hospital for respirator…
A 28 year old female admitted to the hospital for respiratory distress. Her vital signs are: HR 110, BP 160/100, RR 28, temp 38.6 C, SpO2 86% on room air. Cough is productive of thick yellow sputum, Br. S crackles in the right lower lobe and decreased percussion note. What is the potential cause of these findings?