A scuba diver remaining at a depth of 50 m for a significant amount of time needs to worry about the possible effects of which gas when he or she ascends?

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When a scuba diver ascends, the pressure decreases, causing nitrogen that was dissolved in the blood at higher pressures to come out of solution, potentially forming bubbles. This can lead to decompression sickness, also known as "the bends."

A Scuba Diver Remaining at a Depth of 50 M