A 36-year-old patient has overdosed on an unknown drug and is unresponsive. His breathing is shallow, with a rate of 6 breaths/min. He has cyanosis around his lips and to his fingertips. His skin is cool to the touch, and his radial pulse is rapid. His breath sounds are diminished but clear. The EMT should recognize which respiratory condition from this assessment?
A) Hypoxia
B) Tachypnea
C) Bronchospasm
D) Apnea
A) Hypoxia
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