A client has hypoxemia of pulmonary origin. What portion of arterial blood gas results is most useful in distinguishing between acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute respiratory failure?

The MOST common cause of status epilepticus is:

A) a sudden drop in blood sugar levels. B) brain swelling from traumatic head injury. C) low levels of antiseizure medications. D) overdose of a hypnotic medication.

When auscultation of breath sounds in a patient complaining of shortness of breath reveals wheezing, which of the following is responsible for this finding?

A) Significant hypoxia B) Swelling in the throat C) Bronchiole constriction D) Mucus in the lungs