If the patient has a tension pneumothorax, all of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected EXCEPT:
a. elevated diaphragm.
b. mediastinal shift to the unaffected side.
c. increased translucency on the side of the pneumothorax.
d. atelectasis.
A
The buildup of air in the pleural space will depress rather than elevate the diaphragm.
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