Which of the following breathing patterns suggests respiratory muscle decompensation?
A) Rapid and deep breaths
B) Rapid and shallow breaths
C) Slow and shallow breaths
D) Slow and deep breaths

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When muscular strength is limited, patients tend to meet minute ventilation (_E) requirements by increasing frequency (f) while decreasing tidal volume (V_T).

Which of the Following Breathing Patterns Suggests Respiratory Muscle Decompensation