You Have Been Called to Treat a Patient Complaining of Difficulty

question 8

Multiple Choice

You have been called to treat a patient complaining of difficulty breathing. Which of the findings should concern you the most?

• A) The patient is confused, agitated, and angry that you are trying to help him.
• B) The patient is sitting in the "tripod" position.
• C) The patient has a heart rate of 126.
• D) The patient can speak only one to two words between breaths.

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Definitions:

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction.

Transcription Factors

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Segmentation Genes

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Genetic Switches

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