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4. The right hemidiaphragm is elevated.

Compared to the normal chest x-ray taken 3 weeks earlier, his right hemidiaphragm is elevated. He has no air bronchograms or patchiness of the right lung density that would suggest pneumonia. The right diaphragm is smooth with a narrow costophrenic sulcus and no meniscus distinguishing it from a pleura effusion. There are no compression fractures seen.

Which of the following statements are true? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the fourth of seven pages)

1. A sniff test should be performed.
2. Chiropractic neck manipulation has not been reported to cause diaphragm paralysis.
3. Orthopnea is a common complaint of patients with diaphragm paralysis.
4. 1 and 3
5. All of the above

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