10-27-2008, 06:56 PM
two hours after ER cholecystectomy, 48 year old woman has an oxygen saturation 84% and po2 56mmgh on 2 l of o2 nasal cannula. bp 120/80 mmhg , respirations 16/min .
Decreased breath sounds are heard on right, and there is decreased excurion on inspiration
bilaterally. There is minimal dullness ober the right base. examination shows no jugular venous distention or pedal edema. X-ray film of chest shows increased density over the right lower lung field, the trahceal, considerably smaller than the left lung field. Which of the following is the most likely cause of findings?
a atelectasis
b pleural effusion
c pneumonia
d pneumothorax
e pulmonary embolism
if anyone knows the answer and explanation please teach me thank you for your time
Decreased breath sounds are heard on right, and there is decreased excurion on inspiration
bilaterally. There is minimal dullness ober the right base. examination shows no jugular venous distention or pedal edema. X-ray film of chest shows increased density over the right lower lung field, the trahceal, considerably smaller than the left lung field. Which of the following is the most likely cause of findings?
a atelectasis
b pleural effusion
c pneumonia
d pneumothorax
e pulmonary embolism
if anyone knows the answer and explanation please teach me thank you for your time