What can occur when the dead space of the lungs increases?
A) A larger percentage of the tidal volume is ventilating the dead space, leaving a smaller percentage for alveolar ventilation.
B) The patient does not have to work as hard to fill the alveoli.
C) There is better lung perfusion.
D) Patient fatigue lessens.
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