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Which of the following conditions may cause an increased respiratory rate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Anemia can lead to an increased respiratory rate. In anemia, there are decreased levels of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.
To compensate for the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity, the body increases the respiratory rate to bring in more oxygen.
Stooped posture (
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A) is not directly related to an increased respiratory rate. Narcotic analgesics (
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B) are more likely to cause a decreased respiratory rate due to their central nervous system depressant effects. Injury to the brain stem (
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C) can affect respiratory function but may not necessarily lead to an increased respiratory rate.

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