What is the relatively rare condition that can cause respiratory depression?
A) The eyes can develop scar tissue on the retina from a high concentration of oxygen.
B) High concentration of oxygen can depress breathing when the patient has an allergic reaction from the oxygen.
C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has changed the stimulus to breathe to the hypoxic drive and high concentration can depress breathing.
D) Lungs can react unfavorably to oxygen when the concentration is too high for a long period of time and this can depress breathing.
C
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a. sitting because the center of gravity in the largest body mass is midway to the ground and the base of support is balanced between the two sides. b. standing because the center of gravity in each body part is closest midline and the base of support is under the major body masses. c. side-lying because the center of gravity in each body mass is closer to the ground and the base of support is broader. d. lying supine because the center of gravity in each body part is closest to the ground and the base of support is broadest.
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