All of the following conditions can lead to atelectasis EXCEPT:

a. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
b. acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
c. pleural effusion.
d. pneumothorax.

A
COPD does not usually lead to atelectasis. All of the other listed conditions are restrictive in nature and can lead to atelectasis.

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