In which patient situation would you expect to assess tachypnea?
A) Patient who is depressed
B) Patient who abuses narcotics
C) Patient with metabolic acidosis
D) Patient with myasthenia gravis

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In metabolic acidosis, the body compensates by increasing the respiratory rate to blow off the excess carbon dioxide. A patient who is depressed, abuses narcotics, or has myasthenia gravis would have respiratory depression.

In Which Patient Situation Would You Expect to Assess Tachypnea