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pepyto

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A patient in respiratory distress is exhibiting pursed lip breathing. You realize that he is doing this to:
 
  A) exhale increased amounts of CO2.
  B) inhale additional amounts of oxygen.
  C) keep the small airways open.
  D) prevent the loss of vapor with exhalation.

Question 2

Which of the following is a function of the sympathetic nervous system?
 
  A) Digestion
  B) Sexual functioning
  C) Constriction of the pupils
  D) Increased heart rate


cswans24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
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