In a Patient with Hypoxia

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a patient with hypoxia,

• A) heart rate decreases owing to high oxygen saturation values.
• B) respiratory rate remains unchanged.
• C) respiratory depth remains unchanged owing to increased cardiac output.
• D) blood pressure increases.

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