Which of the Following Information Best Helps to Distinguish Chronic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information best helps to distinguish chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure from acute hypercapnic respiratory failure?

• A)long-standing dyspnea that worsens on exertion
• B)forced expiratory volume in 1 second-to-forced vital capacity ratio (FEV₁/FVC) of less than 75% predicted
• C)kidneys retaining bicarbonate to elevate the blood pH
• D)physical signs of hypoxemia, such as cyanosis and clubbing

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