A pneumothorax manifests itself clinically as a primary _____ disorder.
A) restrictive
B) obstructive
C) restrictive disorder with a secondary obstructive
D) obstructive disorder with secondary restrictive

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A pneumothorax, which is the presence of air in the pleural space causing lung collapse, primarily leads to a restrictive disorder because it restricts lung expansion.

A Pneumothorax Manifests Itself Clinically as a Primary _____ Disorder