When a patient has low compliance, it is no reference to her adhering to hospital policy, rather
A) she may suffer from pneumonia.
B) she may have an overproduction of surfactant.
C) she may have alveolar damage.
D) she may have lower energy demands while breathing.
E) she may be diagnosed with chronic epistaxis.

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Low compliance in a patient refers to their lung's ability to expand during inhalation. Alveolar damage can lead to decreased lung compliance as the damaged tissue becomes stiff and less elastic, making it harder for the lungs to expand during inhalation. The other options, such as pneumonia or overproduction of surfactant, may impact respiratory function in different ways, but they do not directly relate to low compliance.

When a Patient Has Low Compliance, It Is No Reference