A Patient Breathing 100% O₂ for 24 Hours or Longer

question 73

Multiple Choice

A patient breathing 100% O₂ for 24 hours or longer would most likely exhibit which of the following?
I.decreased DLCO
II.decreased C_L
III.increased PAO₂ - PaO₂
IV.decreased VC

• A)II and IV
• B)I, II, and III
• C)III and IV
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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