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How Is Respiratory Failure Defined

Question 36

Question 36

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How is respiratory failure defined?


A) cessation of respiratory function
B) inability to increase respiratory function during increased activity
C) the presence of slow,irregular respirations
D) PaO₂ less than 50 mm Hg or PaCO₂ greater than 50 mm Hg

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