Clients with Severe Head Injuries Are at Particular Risk for Respiratory

question 13

Multiple Choice

Clients with severe head injuries are at particular risk for respiratory problems because of:

• A) unconsciousness depresses the positive inspiratory pressures.
• B) the intrapleural pressure is positive.
• C) depression of the drive to breathe.
• D) chest expansion is more difficult.

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