Which of the following statements provides reasons for the disruption of respiratory control?
a.A medical, structural, and mechanical failure that has initiated the cascade of life-threatening problems can interrupt this control.
b.A structural reason that has caused collapse of the upper and lower airways to block the flow of oxygen to the alveoli can interrupt this control.
c.Medical reasons, infections, trauma, toxins, and drugs, along with neurologic disorders, can interrupt this control.
d.Mechanical failure, soft-tissue damage, obstruction, and lack of perfusion can interrupt this control.
Answer: c. Medical reasons, infections, trauma, toxins, and drugs, along with neurologic disorders, can interrupt this control.