Several pathophysiologic mechanisms operating simultaneously may lead to an increased ventilatory rate. These may include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. stimulation of central chemoreceptors.
b. decreased lung compliance–increased ventilatory rate relationship.
c. stimulation of J receptors.
d. pain.
B
Several pathophysiologic mechanisms operating simultaneously may lead to an increased ventilatory rate: stimulation of peripheral chemoreceptors (hypoxemia), decreased lung compliance–increased ventilatory rate relationship, stimulation of J receptors, pain, anxiety, or fever.
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