The major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include:
1. atelectasis.
2. bronchospasm.
3. high surface tension of alveolar fluids.
4. alveolar flooding.
a. 1, 4
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 3, 4
D
Major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include atelectasis, high surface tension of alveolar fluids, and alveolar flooding. Bronchospasm is not associated with pulmonary edema.
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