Your patient has several broken ribs and his breathing is shallow and growing more difficult. Which of the following is MOST likely occurring?

A) He has a decrease in tidal volume.
B) His respiratory rate is slowing.
C) He is accumulating mucus in the airways.
D) He has an increase in dead space in the airways.

Answer: A

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