An Adult Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with a Respiratory

question 25

Multiple Choice

An adult is admitted to the emergency department with a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute and gasping.The nursing interview reveals the client witnessed a drive-by shooting.The nurse recognizes the client's rapid breathing is probably driven by:

• A)brainstem activity.
• B)increased perfusion in the cerebral cortex.
• C)increased perfusion in the alveolar capillary bed.
• D)a sudden increase in blood pressure.

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