A group of mountain climbers experience confusion,tachycardia,edema,and decreased renal output after climbing Mount Rainier.A nurse recalls this condition is caused by:
A) Bronchoconstriction
B) Hypoventilation
C) Decreased inspired oxygen
D) Diffusion abnormalities

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The mountain climbers are experiencing decreased inspired oxygen. Bronchoconstriction would result in wheezing. Hypoventilation would result in retained CO₂. The mountain climbers are experiencing decreased inspired air,not diffusion problems.

A Group of Mountain Climbers Experience Confusion,tachycardia,edema,and Decreased Renal Output