A patient's lung compliance was measured with the use of an intraesophageal balloon (a measure of pleural pressure).When he has inspired 500 mL,his intraesophageal pressure decreases from -3 cm H₂O at FRC to -7 cm H₂O.What is his lung compliance? A)1.67 L/cm H₂O B)0.71 L/cm H₂O C)0.500 L/cm H₂O D)0.125 L/cm H₂O

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The Answer is D

A Patient's Lung Compliance Was Measured with the Use of an Intraesophageal