A patient with a high fever has an accelerated metabolism and is producing abnormally large amounts of carbon dioxide at the cellular level. To compensate for this effect, what will occur?

A) Decreased levels of acid in the blood
B) Decreased respiratory rate
C) Decreased depth of breathing
D) Increased respiratory rate

D) Increased respiratory rate

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following simple artificial airways is often used to facilitate bag-mask ventilation?

A) oropharyngeal airway B) nasopharyngeal airway C) Combitube airway D) laryngeal mask airway

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