You receive a referral for Baby Boomer in the ICU who is 6 weeks premature and has a diagnosis of Idiopathic Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Hyaline Membrane Disease). Which of the following would you expect to find?   decreased tidal volume high V/Q ratio increased vital capacity increased lung compliance

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You receive a referral for Baby Boomer in the ICU who is 6 weeks premature and has a diagnosis of Idiopathic Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Hyaline Membrane Disease). Which of the following would you expect to find?

 

decreased tidal volume

high V/Q ratio

increased vital capacity

increased lung compliance

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