Multiple Choice
A 40-year-old patient was in a motor vehicle accident. Among his injuries and related problems are three broken ribs on the right side, pleural fluid in the right pleural space, and atelectasis of both lungs. What should be done to help with the atelectasis problem?
1) Adequate pain management
2) Mechanical ventilation to stabilize the broken ribs
3) Remove the pleural fluid
4) Selective intubation of the right mainstem bronchus
A) 1, 3
B) 2, 4
C) 1, 2, 3
D) 2, 3, 4
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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