If the patient has a tension pneumothorax, all of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected EXCEPT:
A) elevated diaphragm.
B) mediastinal shift to the unaffected side.
C) increased translucency on the side of the pneumothorax.
D) atelectasis.

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The buildup of air in the pleural space will depress rather than elevate the diaphragm.

If the Patient Has a Tension Pneumothorax, All of the Following