A static lung compliance of 40 mL/cm H₂O is indicative of which disorder?
A) Pneumonia
B) Bronchospasm
C) Pulmonary emboli
D) Upper airway obstruction

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Static compliance is measured under no-flow conditions so that resistance forces are removed.Static compliance decreases with any decrease in lung compliance,such as occurs with pneumothorax,atelectasis,pneumonia,pulmonary edema,and chest wall restrictions.A normal value is 57 to 85 mL/cm of H₂O.

A Static Lung Compliance of 40 ML/cm H₂O Is Indicative