A 26-year-old female recently underwent surgery and is now experiencing dyspnea,cough,fever,and leukocytosis.Tests reveal that she has a collapsed lung caused by removal of air from obstructed alveoli.What condition will the nurse observe on the chart?

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Absorption atelectasis results from removal of air from obstructed or hypoventilated alveoli or from inhalation of concentrated oxygen or anesthetic agents.
Compression atelectasis is caused by external pressure exerted by tumor,fluid,or air in pleural space or by abdominal distention pressing on a portion of lung.
Bronchiectasis is dilation of the bronchi,not atelectasis.
Hypoventilation is inadequate alveolar ventilation of the lungs; it is not due to removal of air.

A 26-Year-Old Female Recently Underwent Surgery and Is Now Experiencing