The nurse assessing respirations understands that problems in what organs can directly affect the process of respiration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Brain
b. Lungs
c. Heart
d. Liver
e. Skeletal muscle
ANS: A, B, C
Problems in the brain, heart, and lungs can directly lead to changes in respiratory rate and effort. Problems in the liver and skeletal muscle do not affect respirations directly.
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