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

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Scuba diving involves changes in pressure that can lead to the development of a pneumothorax, which is the accumulation of air in the pleural space that can cause lung collapse. Smoking further increases the risk of developing a pneumothorax due to its damaging effects on lung tissue. Pleural effusion, pleurisy, and hemothorax are not typically associated with scuba diving or smoking.

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