A 60-Year-Old Female with Emphysema Is Having Difficulty Expiring a Given

question 50

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty expiring a given volume of air. She is most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease.

• A) restrictive
• B) obstructive
• C) atelectic
• D) pleuritic

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