Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2004
During the examination of blood gases a patient with chronic respiratory diseases accompanied by dyspnea, tachycardia and cyanosis demonstrated the development of hypoxemia and hypercapnia. What disorder of the external respiration does the patient have?
Answer options
- Hyperventilation
- Hypoventilation
- Hypoperfusion
- Hyperperfusion
- Hyperdiffusion
Correct answer
Hypoventilation
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