Symptoms and Tests for Respiratory Conditions - NCLEX-PN

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Which of the following best describes a diagnosis of uncomplicated or simple silicosis?

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Simple silicosis results in mild ventilation restriction and fibrosis on chest x-ray. Simple silicosis often results from long-term exposure to relatively low concentrations of silica dust, where symptoms usually appear 10-30 years after exposure.

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