The Underlying Physiological Process Leading to Pure Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure

question 4

Multiple Choice

The underlying physiological process leading to pure hypercapnic respiratory failure is which of the following?

• A) Ventilation/perfusion mismatch
• B) Intrapulmonary shunting
• C) Diffusion impairment
• D) Alveolar hypoventilation

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