How does the body respond to acute hypoxia (low oxygen levels)?

What happens to blood CO2 levels during hyperventilation?

What is the effect of pulmonary edema on lung function?

What is the physiological significance of the functional residual capacity (FRC)?

During which phase of the breathing cycle does the intrapleural pressure become most negative?

What is the primary mechanism of gas exchange in the lungs?

Which type of breathing pattern is characterized by rapid, shallow breaths?

How does exercise affect the regulation of breathing?

Which medication carries the highest risk for anaphylaxis?

Client is a 72-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis is seen in the Emergency Department.  EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TRIAGE NOTE: 1520: The client arrives by ambulance to the Emergency Department with difficulty breathing, sharp pain in chest on inspiration and cough (pink-tinged), onset 2 hours prior to arrival. Lung sounds diminished bilaterally. Client diaphoretic, tachypneic, using accessory muscles with inspiration. Vital Signs: BP 162/94, HR122, RR 30, Temp. 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit , pulse oximetry 88% on room air. Client immediately placed in room. Provider called to beside for rapid assessment. Which of the following actions are appropriate and the nurse should implement? Select all that apply.