The new client on the unit was admitted with acute respiratory failure. What are the signs and symptoms of acute respiratory failure?
A) Insidious onset in client who had normal lung function
B) Sudden onset in client who had normal lung function
C) Insidious onset in client who had compromised lung function
D) Sudden onset in client who had compromised lung function

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Acute respiratory failure is characterized by a sudden onset of respiratory distress in a previously normal individual. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, cyanosis, and confusion. In contrast, insidious onset refers to a gradual and subtle progression of symptoms.

The New Client on the Unit Was Admitted with Acute