The Respiratory Therapist Is Evaluating a Child with Suspected Foreign

question 18

Multiple Choice

The respiratory therapist is evaluating a child with suspected foreign body aspiration. The radiographer gently adds pressure to the abdomen during expiration to take the chest radiograph. If an obstruction is confirmed, what changes should the RT expect to see?

• A) The size of the affected lung will decrease.
• B) The size of both lungs will decrease.
• C) The size of the affected lung will remain normal.
• D) The size of the affected lung will increase.

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