You have been called to the side of a 37-year-old female whose chief complaint is confusion, anxiety, and chest tightness. Assessment shows her airway to be patent, respirations 46 per minute, heart rate 134, blood pressure 128/54 mmHg, and SpO2 at 93%. In regards to the respiratory rate, you would recognize:
A) it will result in too much air being placed in the lungs.
B) it is not a concern because the patient is still getting oxygen.
C) it does not allow the lungs enough time to adequately fill.
D) it will cause damage to the lungs if not corrected.
C
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