If the chest wall compliance of a mechanically ventilated patient decreases,which of the following will occur?
A) Maximum inspiratory pressure will decrease.
B) Peak inspiratory pressure will decrease.
C) Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ will increase.
D) Tidal volume will increase.

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When chest wall compliance decreases,there will be an increase in maximum inspiratory pressure and Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ.

If the Chest Wall Compliance of a Mechanically Ventilated Patient