During Pregnancy, Each of the Following Changes in the Respiratory

question 4

Multiple Choice

During pregnancy, each of the following changes in the respiratory system occurs except:

• A)Increased respiratory rate.
• B)Increased O₂ consumption and increased work of breathing.
• C)Relatively unchanged or slightly decreased total lung capacity.
• D)State of hyperventilation throughout pregnancy.

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