You arrive at the scene of en elderly women who has fallen and injured her ribs. She is breathing very rapidly at a rate of 40 and shallow.

You arrive at the scene of en elderly women who has fallen and injured her ribs. She is breathing very rapidly at a rate of 40 and shallow.

How is this a serious life threat.
A . She is inhaling to much oxygen
B . Her minute volume may be diminished
C . Her minute volume may is excessive
D . She has exceeded her dead space

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Answer: C

Explanation:

In her current state the patient may not be moving enough for adequate tissue perfusion