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CASE STUDY T.K. went to the doctor's office complaining of extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, fever, and a persistent cough of 3 weeks' duration. An X-ray revealed left lower lobar pneumonia with areas of alveolar collapse (atelectasis). He was given a prescription for an antibiotic. 1. What is the effect of left lower lobar pneumonia and atelectasis on breathing? a. There are fewer alveoli available for gas exchange. b. Rapid shallow breathing can easily compensate for the collapsed alveoli; no further treatment is required. c. The alveoli in the left lower lobe can function fairly well if they fill with blood from the pulmonary capillaries. d. There will be no effect on breathing and P02. 2. Which of the following is the underlying cause of the fever? a. atelectasis b. infection c. cyanosis d. hypoxemia 3. Coughing a. is the body's attempt to clear the respiratory passages. b. should be completely suppressed to rest the lungs. c. should always be suppressed because it could spread the infection to the unaffected lung. d. should always be suppressed because it impairs the effectiveness of the antibiotics. at