What Will Happen to the Static Lung Compliance of a Postoperative

question 40

Multiple Choice

What will happen to the static lung compliance of a postoperative heart patient with left lower lobe atelectasis?

• A) It will be normal.
• B) It will be less than normal.
• C) It will be greater than normal.
• D) It will be equal to the dynamic lung compliance.

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Definitions:

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