The Respirations of a Patient Who Is Demonstrating Pursed-Lip Breathing,flared

question 14

Multiple Choice

The respirations of a patient who is demonstrating pursed-lip breathing,flared nostrils,and retractions are described as:

• A) tachypnea.
• B) stertorous.
• C) dyspnea.
• D) Cheyne-Stokes.

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