All of the following would be found in a patient with atelectasis, EXCEPT
A) Normal shunt fraction
B)Whispered pectoriloquy
C)Chest radiograph shows increased density in areas of atelectasis
D)Diminished breath sounds

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A normal shunt fraction would not be found in a patient with atelectasis. Atelectasis is caused by the collapse of lung tissue, leading to decreased ventilation and perfusion. This results in impaired gas exchange and an increased shunt fraction, which is the portion of cardiac output in which blood bypasses the lungs and is not oxygenated. Whispered pectoriloquy, increased density on chest radiograph, and diminished breath sounds are all common findings in patients with atelectasis.

All of the Following Would Be Found in a Patient