Increased respirations cause a decrease in hydrogen ions and an increase in pH

To determine if a patient is breathing, an AEMT should:

A) palpate the patient's trachea. B) hold a mirror to the patient's mouth and nose. C) look for chest rise and listen and feel for air movement. D) auscultate at the 5th and 6th intercostal space.

Intraoperative fluoroscopy of the bilateral renal arteries, using laser beam technology and high osmolar contrast __________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).