During your assessment of a patient who has a history of lung disease, you notice his neck muscles flex when he is breathing. This is a sign that the patient is:
A) receiving adequate oxygen.
B) in respiratory distress.
C) anxious and not truly in distress.
D) in respiratory failure.
B
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A) gastrointestinal B) cardiovascular C) respiratory D) cardiovascular
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