A Patient Presents with Altered Respiratory Patterns Following Head Trauma

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with altered respiratory patterns following head trauma.Based on 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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A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, making up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere by volume; it is a vital component of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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A chemical element with the symbol Na, known for its role in nerve transmission and fluid balance in the human body.

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