When Does Respiratory Distress Change to Respiratory Failure

question 4

Multiple Choice

When does respiratory distress change to respiratory failure?

• A) When the respiratory challenge continues, the systems fail with the demand for oxygen, pupils dilate, and the skin becomes hot and dry.
• B) When the respiratory challenge continues, the systems cannot keep up with the demand, and skin color and mental status change.
• C) When the patient who is short of breath, with noisy respiration, presents in the tripod position but then suddenly has the condition clear up and return to normal.
• D) When the compensatory mechanism is no longer needed and the patient goes into arrest.

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