Which of the following pathologies is not considered an additive condition?
A)congestive heart failure
B)pneumothorax
C)pleural effusions
D)hemothorax

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A pneumothorax involves the collapse of the lung and is not an additive condition, as air is being removed from the pleural space rather than added to it. Congestive heart failure, pleural effusions, and hemothorax all involve the accumulation of fluid or blood in the pleural space, making them additive conditions.

Which of the Following Pathologies Is Not Considered an Additive