A 16-year-old patient presents with labored breathing and increased respiratory rate,increased heart rate,and leaning forward with his hands on his knees.His skin is pink and his accurate pulse oximetry is 96.This patient is suffering from respiratory:
A) failure.
B) hypoxia.
C) distress.
D) arrest.

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The patient's symptoms of labored breathing, increased respiratory rate, increased heart rate, and leaning forward with hands on knees are all indicative of respiratory distress. The pink skin and pulse oximetry reading of 96 suggest that the patient is not currently experiencing respiratory failure or hypoxia. Respiratory arrest would indicate a complete cessation of breathing, which is not described in this scenario.

A 16-Year-Old Patient Presents with Labored Breathing and Increased Respiratory