Question

the nurse should be alert for a complication of bronchiectasis that results from a combination of retained secretions and obstruction and that leads to the collapse of alveoli. what complication should the nurse monitor for?
atelectasis
emphysema
pneumonia
pleurisy

Explanation:

Atelectasis is the collapse of alveoli, often due to retained secretions and obstruction (as in bronchiectasis). Emphysema involves alveolar destruction (not collapse from obstruction/secretions). Pneumonia is an infection, and pleurisy affects the pleura. So the complication matching the description is atelectasis.

Answer:

A. Atelectasis