Respiratory Failure Can Result from Many Causes

question 13

Multiple Choice

Respiratory failure can result from many causes.What condition is a specific primary cause of inefficient gas transfer?

• A) Anemia
• B) Pneumothorax
• C) Cystic fibrosis
• D) Laryngospasm

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