When creating a visual aid to show the mechanics of inhaling, the nurse correctly illustrates which scenario?
a. The diaphragm moves downward.
b. The negative pressure of the lung converts to positive pressure.
c. The muscles contract and pull the rib cage downward.
d. The bronchi enlarge.
A
On inspiration, the diaphragm moves down, increasing the area of negative pressure, muscles pull the rib cage up, and the positive-pressure room air flows into the negative-pressure lungs.
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