4. A 6-year-old boy is admitted to the pediatric unit with chills and a fever of 104° F (40° C). What physiological process explains why the child is at risk for developing dyspnea?
1. Fever increases metabolic demands, requiring increased oxygen need.
2. Blood glucose stores are depleted, and the cells do not have energy to use oxygen.
3. Carbon dioxide production increases as result of hyperventilation.
4. Carbon dioxide production decreases as a result of hypoventilation.