What is the diagnostic outcome of coal miner's pneumoconiosis? Select all that apply

1. Decreased FEV count during PFT
2. Chest x-ray reveals fluid in pleural space
3. Hypoxemia is found in an arterial blood gas (ABG) test
4. Collapsed lung and air in the pleural space
5. Computed tomography scan shows dilated, fibrotic airways


1, 3

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a. neur b. al c. gi d. a

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