Which of the Following Pressure Changes Is Consistent with Atelectasis

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pressure changes is consistent with atelectasis?

• A) Increase in P_plat, increase in PIP
• B) Decrease in P_plat, decrease in PIP
• C) No change in P_plat, increase in PIP
• D) No change in P_plat, decrease in PIP

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