A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxia and decreased pulmonary compliance as a result of massive alveolar capillary membrane injury and acute lung inflammation is a description of:
A) pneumonia.
B) acute respiratory distress syndrome.
C) tension pneumothorax.
D) pleural effusion.

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by severe hypoxia and decreased pulmonary compliance due to widespread inflammation and injury to the alveolar-capillary membrane, leading to fluid leakage into the alveoli and impaired gas exchange.

A Pulmonary Disease Characterized by Severe Hypoxia and Decreased Pulmonary