While reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse learns the client has atelectasis. Which statement indicates an appropriate understanding of this term?
1. "The lung has partially collapsed."
2. "A lobe of the lung has collapsed."
3. "Air sacs within the lung have collapsed."
4. "A complete collapse of the lung has occurred."
Correct Answer: 3
Atelectasis describes the collapse of air sacs. A partial or complete collapse of the lung or a lobe of the lung would be pneumothorax.
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