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Which of the Following Means a Reduction of Oxygen in Body

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Which of the following means a reduction of oxygen in body tissues to levels below those required for normal metabolic functioning?


Definitions:

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A medical condition often seen in premature infants, characterized by difficulty breathing due to underdeveloped lungs.

Gestation

The period of development that occurs from conception to birth in mammals, including humans, typically lasting around 40 weeks in humans.

Bilateral Rhonchi

Coarse, rattling respiratory sounds often associated with mucus accumulation in the airways, heard on both sides of the chest.

Ineffective Airway Clearance

A condition where an individual is unable to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract to maintain a clear airway.

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