Answer:
The range of physician shortages projected by 2033 include the following: Primary care -- between 21,400 and 55,200 physicians Nonprimary care specialties – between 33,700 and 86,700 physicians Surgical specialties – between 17,100 and 28,700 physicians
Explanation:
Answer:
The correct option is: a. respiratory acidosis
Explanation:
Respiratory acidosis is a serious medical condition which is characterized by hypoventilation i.e. decrease in ventilation. Hypoventilation causes an increase in the carbon dioxide concentration in blood, thus <u>increasing the partial pressure of carbon dioxide</u> which leads to a <u>decrease in the pH of the blood</u>. Respiratory acidosis is of two types: acute and chronic.
• how long it has been occurring
• if it gets worse at a particular point in the day
•Do you get chest pain, palpitations or ankle swelling?
•Does it come on or get worse when you lie flat?
•Does anything bring it on? For example, pollen, pets or medication?
•Do you smoke?
•Do you also have a cough, or bring up phlegm?
•How active are you usually?
•What’s your job or occupation?
•Is your breathlessness related to certain times at work?
•Do you have a history of heart, lung or thyroid disease or of anaemia?
•Have you made any changes in your life because of your shortness of breath?
•Do you feel worried or frightened, depressed or hopeless?
•What have you done to help you cope with the way you’re feeling?
•Does it come and go or is it there all the time?
•Is there any pattern to your breathlessness?
