A dull percussion note would be heard in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
a. atelectasis.
b. pleural thickening.
c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
d. consolidation.
C
Because of hyperinflation, a patient with COPD would have a hyperresonant percussion note. All of the other listed options would result in a dull percussion note.
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A) Fowler's B) Semi-Fowler's C) Knee-chest D) Trendelenburg
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