The nursing professor is explaining to a class of students that which chemical factor in the blood directly leads to the initiation of respirations in the newborn?
A) Bilirubin
B) Carbon dioxide
C) High arterial pH
D) Low arterial pH

Question

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All newborns have a brief period of asphyxia during which they become hypoxic,leading to lowered pH.Subsequently carbon dioxide levels begin to rise and this stimulates the respiratory center in the brain to initiate respirations.

The Nursing Professor Is Explaining to a Class of Students