Chemoreceptors send messages to the brain to increase respirations when:

A. arterial blood pressure falls.
B. arterial oxygen levels increase.
C. arterial carbon dioxide levels increase.


Answer: C. arterial carbon dioxide levels increase.

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Using standardized potassium concentrations Storing heparin and insulin vials in separate areas, since both medications are dosed in "units" Using standardized sodium concentrations Storing heparin and narcotics vials in separate rooms

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