The Alveoli of a Patient's Lungs Are Filled with Fluid

question 31

Multiple Choice

The alveoli of a patient's lungs are filled with fluid and pus secondary to pneumonia. For which of the following is the patient at risk?

• A) Decreased movement of air into the lungs
• B) Decreased movement of the diaphragm
• C) Decreased absorption of oxygen into the body
• D) Collapse of the trachea and bronchi

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