Which of the following is not a possible hazard of oxygen administration?
a. obliteration of the stimulus to breathe in patients with chronic pulmonary disease
b. atelectasis due to decreased nitrogen
c. decreased production of surfactant
d. obstruction of nasal passages
D
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the stimulus to breathe might be removed because of a too high oxygen level in the blood. Nitrogen keeps the alveoli open. High concentrations of oxygen displace nitrogen from the alveoli, leading to collapsed alveoli or atelectasis. Oxygen in high concentrations is toxic to the alveolar cells that produce surfactant.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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