The loss of lung elasticity is more difficult to treat than the inflammation and bronchospasm
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T: Loss of lung elasticity results from air sac enlargement (distention). Treatment to reverse this condition is more difficult, and requires long-term high dose drug therapy.
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A. inserting a nasopharyngeal airway B. providing positive pressure ventilations. C. applying a nasal cannula set at 2 to 6 L/min. D. applying a nonrebreathing mask set at 15 L/min.
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