A nurse is assessing a 28-year-old client who is a smoker and has inherited Marfan syndrome as a genetic disorder. The previous medical reports of the client do not suggest any evidence of an underlying lung disease. Which condition is possible in the client according to the nurse's prediction?

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Since the client is a smoker and has inherited Marfan syndrome, the possibility of primary spontaneous pneumothorax exists. However, the previous medical reports do not suggest any underlying lung conditions, making the other three options less likely.

A Nurse Is Assessing a 28-Year-Old Client Who Is a Smoker