[Solved]: A 54-year-old male’s family reports that he has…

A 54-year-old male’s family reports that he has been sick for 3 days with an increasingly more difficult time breathing. He has a history of emphysema and his breathing treatments do not appear to be working. He opens his eyes when you speak to him but is unable to answer your questions. His skin is pale, warm, and moist and his breath sounds are diminished throughout the lung fields. His vital signs are: HR 134; R 10 and shallow; BP 100/60; SpO2 90%. While giving your radio report to the hospital, how would you describe the patient’s condition? Respiratory arrest. Respiratory failure. Respiratory distress. Respiratory insufficiency.