Which of the Following Chest Radiography Findings Is Consistent with a Left

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following chest radiography findings is consistent with a left pneumothorax?

• A) Flattening of the diaphragm
• B) Shifting of the mediastinum to the right
• C) Presence of a gastric air bubble
• D) Increased radiolucency of the left lung field

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