As air passes through the lungs, it is purified, humidified, and:
A) Cleaned.
B) Sterilized.
C) Cooled.
D) Warmed.
D
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A) What is the patient's systolic blood pressure? B) Are the patient's heart tones becoming muffled? C) Is the patient becoming difficult to ventilate? D) Does the patient's pulse weaken during inhalation?