A 16-Year-Old Patient Presents with Labored Breathing and Increased Respiratory

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old patient presents with labored breathing and increased respiratory rate,increased heart rate,and leaning forward with his hands on his knees.His skin is pink and his accurate pulse oximetry is 96.This patient is suffering from respiratory:

• A) failure.
• B) hypoxia.
• C) distress.
• D) arrest.

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