A 29-year-old male tells you he is having difficulty breathing. His speech is difficult because of moderate respiratory distress, but he notes he has a history of asthma. You note he is alert and has pink skin, and his oxygen saturation was 94 percent on room air. This patient's current condition would best be described as:
A. adequate breathing.
B. respiratory failure.
C. inadequate breathing.
D. respiratory arrest.
Ans: A. adequate breathing.
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