A Patient Presents with Altered Respiratory Patterns Following Head Trauma

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with altered respiratory patterns following head trauma.Based upon the symptoms,which of the following areas does the nurse suspect is injured?

• A) Cerebrum
• B) Cerebellum
• C) Midbrain
• D) Reticular formation

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