Multiple Choice
Which of the following are precipitating factors for retained secretions that commonly lead to atelectasis?
1) Asthma
2) General anesthesia
3) Gastric aspiration
4) Smoking history
A) 1, 4
B) 2, 3
C) 2, 3, 4
D) 1, 2, 3, 4
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