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. -O₂ER A)Normal B)Descreases C)Increases D)Normal or decreased E)Normal or increased

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In a pneumothorax, the lung is collapsed, leading to impaired oxygenation and increased oxygen extraction ratio (O2ER) as the body attempts to compensate for reduced oxygen delivery.

Match What Develops in the Oxygen Indices of a Patient