Common chest assessment findings in a patient with atelectasis include:

1. increased tactile fremitus.
2. dull percussion note.
3. crackles.
4. bronchial breath sounds.
a. 4
b. 1, 2
c. 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

D
Bronchial breath sounds and crackles are commonly heard in a patient with atelectasis. Increased tactile fremitus and a dull percussion note are also commonly found because there is less air in the lungs.

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