When the delicate pressure balance within the chest cavity is compromised, initially the:
a. Diaphragm stops working
b. Lung on the injured side may collapse
c. Lung on the uninjured side may collapse
d. Patient will stop breathing
Answer: B
When the delicate pressure balance within the chest cavity is compromised, initially the:
a. Diaphragm stops working
b. Lung on the injured side may collapse
c. Lung on the uninjured side may collapse
d. Patient will stop breathing