An infant in respiratory distress will often generate a high negative intrapleural pressure during inspiration. In comparison to an adult, this will result in all of the following EXCEPT:
a. cyanosis of dependent thoracic areas.
b. "seesaw" breathing pattern.
c. alveolar hyperinflation.
d. intercostal retractions.
C
Alveolar hyperinflation is associated with air trapping. A high negative intrapleural pressure can result in cyanosis of dependent thoracic areas, "seesaw" breathing pattern, and intercostal retractions.
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