An adult patient presents with the following complaints: Fe…

An adult patient presents with the following complaints: Fever with cough and chest pain; cough that is producing sputum The nurse practitioner notes upon examination the following: Patient appears ill Absent breath sounds No pleural friction is heard Percussion is dull Vocal fremitus is absent What is the most accurate diagnosis for this patient?

An adolescent patient presents to the clinic complaining of…

An adolescent patient presents to the clinic complaining of chest pain. When asked to describe the pain, the patient states that it worsens with movement, especially when twisting. The patient states that the pain is long lasting, and explains the presence of focal tenderness. What is the most likely cause of this chest pain?