Where should a bronchoalveolar lavage be obtained?
a. The nondependent part of the lung
b. The dependent part of the lung
c. The largest lobe of the lung affected
d. The smallest lobe of the lung affected
ANS: A
BAL should be obtained from the nondependent part of the lung to optimize the fluid return.
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