After the Patient Has Had Repeated Pneumothoraces of Her Right

question 8

Multiple Choice

After the patient has had repeated pneumothoraces of her right lung, the physician has recommended that the patient have the problem permanently eliminated. What should be done?

• A) Pleurodesis
• B)Right pneumonectomy
• C)Permanent right sided chest tube
• D)Right upper lobectomy

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