While Percussing a Patient's Chest Wall, You Encounter an Area

question 21

Multiple Choice

While percussing a patient's chest wall, you encounter an area that produces a decreased resonance to percussion. Which of the following are potential causes of this finding?
I.pneumothorax
II.pleural effusion
III.pneumonia
IV.atelectasis

• A)II and III
• B)II and IV
• C)II, III, and IV
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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