How Is Respiratory Failure Defined

question 8

Multiple Choice

How is respiratory failure defined?

• A) The failure of the digestive system to meet the metabolic demands of the body
• B) The failure of the nervous system to meet the metabolic demands of the body
• C) The failure of the pulmonary system to meet the metabolic demands of the body
• D) The failure of the integumentary system to meet the metabolic demands of the body

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Definitions:

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