You and your partner are called to the home of a 50-year-old male. His breathing is labored and difficult, and he is complaining of feeling suffocated. He is sitting in the tripod position and his skin is cyanotic. You recognize these signs and symptoms of:
A. hyperventilation.
B. respiratory compromise.
C. COPD.
D. sleep apnea.
Answer: B
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