Examples of the types of surgical procedures that often result in atelectasis include:
1) open heart surgery.
2) craniotomy.
3) gallbladder removal.
4) splenectomy.
A)1
B)2, 3
C)2, 3, 4
D)1, 3, 4

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Atelectasis, or the collapse of part or all of a lung, can occur after surgeries that involve the abdomen or chest, such as open heart surgery, gallbladder removal, and splenectomy, due to the effects on breathing and diaphragm movement.

Examples of the Types of Surgical Procedures That Often Result