A 60 year-old male has just been extubated following coronary artery bypass grafting. His chest X-ray demonstrates platelike infiltrates with scattered densities and he is noted to have decreased chest expansion with an increased respiratory rate. Which of the following treatments should be recommended for this patient?
A. diuretics
B. antibiotics
C. lung expansion therapy
D. thoracentesis
Answer: C. lung expansion therapy
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A. 5
B. 1
C. 7
D. 4
E. 2
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