Which of the following conditions is least likely to lead to atelectasis?
A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
B) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
C) Pleural effusion
D) Pneumothorax

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Atelectasis refers to the collapse of lung tissue, preventing the respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) primarily causes airflow limitation due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities, not directly leading to atelectasis, making it the least likely condition among the options to cause atelectasis. Conditions like ARDS, pleural effusion, and pneumothorax directly impact the lung's ability to expand, more commonly leading to atelectasis.

Which of the Following Conditions Is Least Likely to Lead