A client asks the nurse what ventilation is. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "Ventilation is the process by which gases are exchanged."
2. "Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs."
3. "Ventilation is the blood flow through the lung."
4. "Ventilation is taking a breath in."
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Rationale 1:Respiration is the process by which gases are exchanged.
Rationale 2: Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
Rationale 3:Perfusion is the blood flow through the lung.
Rationale 4:Inspiration is taking a breath in.
Global Rationale: Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs. Respiration is the process by which gases are exchanged. Perfusion is the blood flow through the lungs. Inspiration is taking a breath in.
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