Which term should the nurse use to best describe the movement of air in and out of the patient's lungs?
a. Ventilation
b. Diffusion
c. Respiration
d. Perfusion
A
The primary functions of the lungs include ventilation, the movement of air in and out of the lungs, and diffusion, the movement of gases between air spaces and the bloodstream. Respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during cellular metabolism. The heart supports perfusion, the movement of blood into and out of the lungs to the organs and tissues of the body.
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