You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. Shallow respirations will result in

A. decreased tidal volume
B. increased tidal volume
C. increased oxygen intake
D. increased carbon dioxide removal

Answer: A. decreased tidal volume

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