Which Pulmonary Alteration Increases the Work of Breathing in the Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which pulmonary alteration increases the work of breathing in the patient with emphysema?

• A) Decreased lung recoil
• B) Decreased chest wall compliance
• C) Increased lung compliance
• D) Increased airway resistance

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