Which of the following is not a typical cause of atelectasis?

a. Abdominal surgery
b. Rib fracture
c. Hepatomegaly
d. Pleurisy


ANS: C
Atelectasis commonly occurs after abdominal or thoracic surgery, with pleurisy, or following pleural irritation from rib fracture or pulmonary infarction.

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What will be an ideal response?

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