A part of a resident's lung has collapsed.This is
A)Dehiscence
B)An evisceration
C)A pneumothorax
D)Atelectasis

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Atelectasis is the medical term for a collapsed or partially collapsed lung. Dehiscence refers to the opening of a surgical wound. Evisceration refers to the protrusion of an organ or tissue through a surgical wound. Pneumothorax refers to the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity surrounding the lung, which can cause it to collapse.

A Part of a Resident's Lung Has Collapsed