Multiple Choice
Which of the following findings would you expect to see in a patient who has acute ventilatory failure with severe hypercapnia?
A) Jugular vein distension
B) Pale, dry skin
C) Bradycardia
D) Hyperresponsiveness and dilated pupils
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