Respiratory distress may be evidenced by:
a. retractions of accessory muscles.
b. bradycardia.
c. flushed skin.
d. decreased capillary refill time.
A
Respiratory distress results in an increased intrathoracic negative pressure as the body attempts to suck in more atmospheric air. This increased negative pressure causes the chest wall skin to retract around the ribs during inspiration. The other choices are related to cardiovascular distress.
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