A 60-year-old patient diagnosed with emphysema experiences a rapid and pounding heart, dizziness, and fatigue with exertion.Which respiratory assessment findings indicate the respiratory system is compensating for the increased oxygen demand?
A) Bronchoconstriction
B) Increased rate and depth of breathing
C) Dyspnea
D) Activation of the renin-angiotensin response

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Increased rate and depth of breathing are compensatory mechanisms to enhance oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion, addressing the increased oxygen demand in emphysema.

A 60-Year-Old Patient Diagnosed with Emphysema Experiences a Rapid and Pounding