Pulmonary function testing on a patient with atelectasis associated with pleural effusion would likely reveal:
1) increased VC.
2) decreased ERV.
3) decreased FRC.
4) normal RV/TLC ratio.
A)1, 4
B)2, 3
C)2, 3, 4
D)1, 3, 4

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The Answer of Pulmonary function testing on a patient with atelectasis associated with pleural effusion would likely reveal:
1) increased VC.
2) decreased ERV.
3) decreased FRC.
4) normal RV/TLC ratio.
A)1, 4
B)2, 3
C)2, 3, 4
D)1, 3, 4

Pulmonary Function Testing on a Patient with Atelectasis Associated with Pleural