The patient has respiratory difficulty due to changes in anatomic dead space. The nurse plans interventions based on changes in which physiological process?
1. Beginning of the gas exchange process
2. Neutralizing the air
3. Filtering the air
4. Separating the air
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Rationale 1: The anatomical dead space includes the structures from the nose to the terminal bronchioles. Air flows through the anatomical dead space, but these structures do not participate in gas exchange.
Rationale 2: The anatomical dead space includes the structures from the nose to the terminal bronchioles. Air flows through this space, but it is not neutralized.
Rationale 3: The trachea is part of the anatomical dead space. It traps particulate matter to keep it from entering the lungs.
Rationale 4: The anatomical dead space includes the structures from the nose to the terminal bronchioles. The air is not separated in these structures.
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