If the amount of pulmonary surfactant is decreased:
A. the alveoli will remain fully expanded.
B. the lungs will produce excess mucous.
C. alveolar surface tension will increase.
D. intrapulmonary tension will decrease.
Ans: C. alveolar surface tension will increase.
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A. compressing quickly and releasing slowly. B. compressing the sternum between the nipples. C. placing the heel of your hand on the xiphoid. D. depressing the sternum 2? to 2½?.
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DRGs affect length of stay because hospitals can and do discharge patients to their home or long-term care (LTC) "quicker and ______."
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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