On arrival at the ED, your reassessment reveals that the patient's condition has improved significantly. His eyes are open, he responds to verbal stimuli, and his breathing, although still somewhat labored, has improved. Recording Time: 17 Minutes Level of consciousness Eyes open; responsive to verbal stimuli Respirations 16 breaths/ min, slightly labored, adequate depth Pulse 88 beats/ min, strong and regular Skin Pink, warm, and moist Blood pressure 132/ 72 mm Hg Spo2 97% (on oxygen) You transfer care of the patient to the ED physician, who tells you that he believes the patient is experiencing acute exacerbation of his congestive heart failure. After further treatment in the ED, the patient is admitted to the intensive care unit.
a. How does respiratory failure differ from respiratory arrest?