A patient in respiratory distress is exhibiting pursed lip breathing. You realize that he is doing this to:
A) exhale increased amounts of CO₂.
B) inhale additional amounts of oxygen.
C) keep the small airways open.
D) prevent the loss of vapor with exhalation.
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