84. A patient with a large pleural effusion presents with dyspnea and diminished breath sounds over the affected lung. What is the technical primary pathophysiological reason for the dyspnea?
A.
Bronchospasm.
B.
Compression of the lung by fluid in the pleural space, limiting lung expansion.
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C.
Alveolar inflammation.
D.
Pulmonary embolism.
📖 Additional Information
Bronchospasm.
Compression of the lung by fluid in the pleural space, limiting lung expansion.
