Which of the following is the least commonly found type of postoperative atelectasis?

a. Primary lobule
b. Lung segment
c. Lung lobe
d. Entire lung

D
Atelectasis of an entire lung rarely occurs. Atelectasis of the primary lobule (alveoli) is the most common type of atelectasis. Lung segment atelectasis is a fairly common occurrence. Lung lobe atelectasis is a less common occurrence.

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One should never document based on hearsay, which means that an occupational therapy practitioner should never document

A) Something that he or she did not witness B) What the client says if it cannot be verified as true by the client's family C) Something that he or she heard but did not see D) What the family told him or her if it cannot be verified as true by the client

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