Which of the following is not a typical cause of atelectasis?
a. Abdominal surgery
b. Rib fracture
c. Hepatomegaly
d. Pleurisy
ANS: C
Atelectasis commonly occurs after abdominal or thoracic surgery, with pleurisy, or following pleural irritation from rib fracture or pulmonary infarction.
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A. induce vomiting with syrup of ipecac. B. transport the child for definitive care. C. administer up to 25 g of activated charcoal. D. give the child cold milk to absorb the Tylenol.
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