Which of the Following May Be Present If Crepitus Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be present if crepitus is palpated over the chest wall?

• A) An air leak from a chest-tube site
• B) Pleural rub
• C) Friction rub
• D) All of the above

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