A patient with severe bronchiectasis may show all of the following signs EXCEPT: A) distended neck veins. B) pitting edema. C) enlarged and tender liver. D) S₃ heart sound.

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Because polycythemia and cor pulmonale are associated with severe bronchiectasis, the following may be seen: distended neck veins, pitting edema, and enlarged and tender liver. The S₃ heart sound is associated with congestive heart failure. There would be no reason to suspect this in a patient with bronchiectasis.

A Patient with Severe Bronchiectasis May Show All of the Following