Which of the following describes the major difference between tachypnea and hyperventilation?
a. Tachypnea has increased rate; hyperventilation has decreased rate.
b. Tachypnea has decreased rate; hyperventilation has increased rate.
c. Tachypnea has increased depth; hyperventilation has decreased depth.
d. Tachypnea has decreased depth; hyperventilation has increased depth.
D
Tachypnea is manifested by an increase in the rate and decrease in the depth of ventilation. Hyperventilation is manifested by an increase in both the rate and depth of ventilation.
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