How do obstructive lung diseases that cause air trapping affect lung compliance?

a. Lung compliance remains normal
b. Lung compliance is reduced
c. Lung compliance is increased
d. Lung compliance is unaffected by air trapping


b. Lung compliance is reduced

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A) Fever and confusion B) Shortness of breath C) Blindness and nausea D) Pain and paralysis

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A. deontological B. utilitarian C. virtue ethics D. consequence-oriented theory E. duty-oriented theory

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A) 24-hour nursing care. B) an alternative to a nursing home. C) long-term care. D) both B and C.

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