A nursing student is reviewing the brainstem’s regulation of…

A nursing student is reviewing the brainstem’s regulation of breathing. The student reads that two areas in the brain—the apneustic and pneumotaxic centers—play a role in regulating the rhythm of respiration. Which of the following statements best describes the functions of these two areas?

A 23-year-old male presents to your clinic for shortness of…

A 23-year-old male presents to your clinic for shortness of breath (SOB) and severe chest pain (CP) after suffering a traumatic fall from a 15-foot ladder. The patient is diagnosed with a tension pneumothorax. If interventions are not implemented immediately, the patient will likely develop which type of shock?