Which one of the following conditions would most likely account for an elevated carbon dioxide level in a patient's body?

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Lung disease would most likely account for an elevated carbon dioxide level in a patient's body as the lungs are responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the body during exhalation. Dysfunction in the lungs can lead to an increase in carbon dioxide retention. Renal failure, liver injury, and endocrine system dysfunction would not directly impact carbon dioxide levels in the body.

Which One of the Following Conditions Would Most Likely Account