If the chest wall compliance of a mechanically ventilated patient decreases, which of the follow-ing will occur?
a. Maximum inspiratory pressure will de-crease.
b. Peak inspiratory pressure will decrease.
c. Pplateau will increase.
d. Tidal volume will increase.
ANS: C
When chest wall compliance decreases, there will be an increase in maximum inspiratory pressure and Pplateau.
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