The major pathologic and structural changes associated with a significant pleural effusion include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. diaphragm elevation.
b. atelectasis.
c. compression of the great vessels.
d. lung compression.

A
A large effusion could cause the diaphragm to be depressed, not elevated.

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