A young man with spontaneous primary pneumothorax is given supplemental oxygen. What is the primary purpose for giving this patient supplemental oxygen?
A) Oxygen reverses the formation of excess pleural fluid.
B) Oxygen accelerates the rate of air resorption from the pleural space.
C) Oxygen counteracts the hypoxemia associated with pneumothorax.
D) Oxygen calms the patient.
B
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