Commonly found chest assessment findings in a patient with atelectasis include:
1) increased tactile fremitus.
2) dull percussion note.
3) crackles.
4) bronchial breath sounds.
A)4
B)1, 2
C)3, 4
D)1, 2, 3, 4

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Atelectasis can lead to increased tactile fremitus, dull percussion note, crackles, and bronchial breath sounds due to lung tissue collapse and reduced air volume.

Commonly Found Chest Assessment Findings in a Patient with Atelectasis