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Having a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and alcoholism, a 50-year-old patient arrives at the emergency room with a strong cough, a fever, chills, and generalized weakness. Her family adds that she has been acting confused as well, and she claims that she has had those symptoms for more than a week. She recently resumed drinking and is currently taking Lipitor and Atenolol. Vital signs include a temperature of 102.5°F, a blood pressure of 110/75, a heart rate of 105 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 22, and reduced breath sounds in the right lower lobe (RLL). What is your prevailing medical opinion?
Correct Answer:
Sepsis

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