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Case #2 -
This 62 year old male underwent emergency open cholecystectomy

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
3.) What findings should be noted on physical examination?

Physical examination:

  1. Vital signs: febrile, tachypnea, tachycardia

  2. Signs of consolidation on pulmonary examination - rales, egophony

  3. Surgical site (superficial and deep) is normal

 
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