Match what develops in the oxygen indices of a patient with a pneumothorax with the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Q_S/Q_T A)Normal B)Descreases C)Increases D)Normal or decreased E)Normal or increased

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In a pneumothorax, there is a collapse of the lung which leads to a ventilation-perfusion mismatch. This results in an increase in the shunt fraction (Q_S/Q_T), as more blood is passing through unventilated areas of the lung.

Match What Develops in the Oxygen Indices of a Patient