Which of the following is the major effect produced by an increase in the rate and depth of respiration?
A. Plasma PCO2 rises.
B. Plasma PCO2 falls.
C. Plasma PO2 rises.
D. Plasma PO2 falls.
B
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A) Insert an airway or bite block. B) Manually restrain the extremities. C) Turn client to side-lying position. D) Monitor vital signs.
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