A 36-year-old patient has overdosed on an unknown drug and is unresponsive. He is breathing shallowly at 6 times per minute. 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 one of the following respiratory conditions?

A) Hypoxia
B) Tachypnea
C) Bronchospasm
D) Apnea

A

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