A nurse is explaining the process of respiration to a client. Which information should be given? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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A) Ventilation accurately describes the process of moving air in and out of the lungs, which is essential for respiration.C) The exchange of gases, specifically oxygen and carbon dioxide, indeed occurs across the thin capillary membranes surrounding the alveoli, which is a critical part of the respiratory process.D) Respiration requires not just the exchange of gases but also the flow of blood (perfusion) to transport these gases between the lungs and the rest of the body, making this statement correct.E) The respiratory drive, which determines the need to breathe, is indeed controlled by the brain, particularly the medulla oblongata and the pons, which respond to chemical changes in the blood.B) This statement is incorrect because alveoli do not contain smooth muscle; their structure allows for gas exchange and is not involved in pulling air into the lungs.

A Nurse Is Explaining the Process of Respiration to a Client