Which of the following clinical findings indicate the development of atelectasis? 1. Opacified areas on the chest x-ray film 2. Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing 3. Tachypnea 4. Diminished or bronchial breath sounds
a. 1, 3, and 4 only
b. 1, 2, 3, and 4
c. 1 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: A
When the atelectasis involves a more significant portion of the lungs, the patient's respiratory rate will increase proportionally. Bronchial-type breath sounds may be present as the lung becomes more consolidated with atelectasis. Diminished breath sounds are common when excessive secre-tions block the airways and prevent transmission of breath sounds. The chest film is often used to confirm the presence of atelectasis.
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