Cassandra Lyons Is a 73-Year-Old Retired Administrative Assistant

Cassandra Lyons is a 73-year-old retired administrative assistant. She has had recurrent episodes of pneumonia with weight loss for the past 5 months. Her past medical history includes high cholesterol and diabetes. Once again she is admitted to the hospital. What may have caused Cassandra's diagnosis to be delayed?

A) respiratory infection
B) abnormal cough reflex
C) dehydration
D) weight loss

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