The nursing student reads the diagnosis of a lower respiratory infection in a patient's chart. The student knows that the lower respiratory system is composed of which structures? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Alveoli
B.
Bronchi
C.
Larynx
D.
Lungs
E.
PharynX
ANS: A, B, D
The lower respiratory tract is composed of the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. The larynx and pharynx are part of the upper respiratory system.
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