Question

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 a normal color and his pulse oximetry is 96. respiratory distress respiratory failure respiratory arrest

Explanation:

Respiratory distress is characterized by labored breathing, increased respiratory and heart rates, and a compensatory posture (leaning forward with hands on knees). Pulse oximetry of 96% indicates that the patient is still oxygenating adequately (as opposed to respiratory failure, which would show lower oxygen saturation, typically <90% in severe cases, and respiratory arrest would involve cessation of breathing).

Answer:

Respiratory Distress