Paradoxical Breathing Type I Has the End Result of Upper

question 6

Multiple Choice

Paradoxical breathing type I has the end result of upper chest wall collapse because of which of the following muscular functions?

• A) Lack of stabilizing contractions of the intercostal
• B) The diaphragm fails to descend into the abdomen
• C) The abdominal muscle contract decreasing the diaphragms descent into the abdomen
• D) The upper respiratory muscles are unopposed in their pull of the chest wall superiorly

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