The Following Would Be Found in a Patient with Atelectasis

question 17

Multiple Choice

The following would be found in a patient with atelectasis:
1) Normal shunt fraction
2) Whispered pectoriloquy
3) Chest radiograph shows increased density in areas of atelectasis
4) Diminished breath sounds

• A)1
• B)2, 3
• C)2, 3, 4
• D)1, 2, 4

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