Your Patient Has a Tumor Blocking the Left Mainstem Bronchus

question 4

Multiple Choice

Your patient has a tumor blocking the left mainstem bronchus. What additional factor would favor the development of atelectasis?

• A) Breathing a nitric oxide mix (iNO)
• B)Breathing a helium/oxygen mix (heliox)
• C)Breathing a high percentage of oxygen
• D)Breathing a low percentage of oxygen

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