Ultimately, Why Does a Patient Who Is Hyperventilating Have Difficulty

question 10

Multiple Choice

Ultimately, why does a patient who is hyperventilating have difficulty breathing?

• A) Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient loses blood flow to the brain.
• B) Because of a lack of oxygen, the patient loses blood flow to the brain.
• C) Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale.
• D) Because of a lack of oxygen, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale.

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