Which of the following typically occurs first when monitoring the earliest physiologic response to breathing 100% O2?

a. Substernal chest pain
b. Decreased using capacity (DLCO)
c. Decreased lung compliance (CL)
d. Decreased vital capacity (VC)


ANS: A
Table 41-2 summarizes the physiologic response to breathing 100% O2 at sea level.

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