A 20-year-old person who is asking questions about smoking cessation tells the nurse about an upcoming class on scuba diving. The nurse identifies that this person might be at risk of developing what?

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Scuba diving involves the use of compressed air to breathe underwater, which can put individuals at risk for developing a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) if they have a history of smoking. Smoking damages the lungs and increases the risk of developing lung conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which can increase the likelihood of a pneumothorax occurring.

A 20-Year-Old Person Who Is Asking Questions About Smoking Cessation