A Patient Who Is Hypoxic Has a Pulmonary Disease That

question 46

Multiple Choice

A patient who is hypoxic has a pulmonary disease that involves low lung compliance. As such, you realize:

• A) the lung tissue is easily inflated and can be damaged.
• B) oxygen and carbon dioxide cannot be exchanged across the alveolar wall.
• C) the patient has tremendous swelling to the small airways.
• D) ventilation with a bag-valve mask will require more effort.

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