In response to a restrictive lung disorder, which of the following is typically found?
1. Decreased lung compliance
2. Increased ventilatory rate
3. Decreased tidal volume
4. Decreased lung rigidity
a. 1
b. 2, 3
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3
D
With a restrictive lung disorder, there will be increased lung rigidity. This causes decreased lung compliance. As a result, the patient breathes faster and with a smaller tidal volume.
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