Asked by Jenny Owens on May 02, 2024
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A pneumothorax can be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Trauma
B) Rupture of a blister
C) Emphysema
D) Dyspnea
Pneumothorax
The presence of air in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse, leading to chest pain and breathing difficulty.
Emphysema
A chronic respiratory disease characterized by the destruction of air sacs in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing.
- Comprehend the criteria and appropriate timing for the removal of a chest tube.
- Recognize complications hinted at by atypical chest tube output.
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sandeep aluruMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C
Explanation :
A variety of mechanisms can cause a pneumothorax.A traumatic pneumothorax develops as a result of penetrating chest trauma,such as a stabbing or a case of the chest striking the steering wheel in an automobile accident.A spontaneous or primary pneumothorax sometimes occurs from the rupture of a small bleb (blister)on the surface of the lung or from an invasive procedure,such as insertion of a subclavian intravenous (IV)line.Secondary pneumothorax occurs because of underlying disease,such as emphysema.A patient with a pneumothorax usually feels pain as atmospheric air irritates the parietal pleura.Dyspnea is a symptom of pneumothorax,not a cause.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the criteria and appropriate timing for the removal of a chest tube.
- Recognize complications hinted at by atypical chest tube output.