A Client Is Experiencing the Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch Termed Shunting

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is experiencing the ventilation-perfusion mismatch termed shunting. The nurse realizes that the client most likely is not experiencing which of the following disorders?

• A) Hemothorax
• B) Intrapulmonary fistulas
• C) Pneumothorax
• D) Pulmonary embolus

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