When ventilating an apneic patient, you note decreased ventilatory compliance. This means that:
A) the upper airway is blocked.
B) fluid is occupying the alveoli.
C) the lungs are difficult to ventilate.
D) there is no resistance when ventilating.
Answer: C) the lungs are difficult to ventilate.
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