Which of the following pathological conditions is MOST likely to occur secondary to obesity-related chronic daytime alveolar hypoventilation (PaCO₂ ³45 mm Hg,PaO₂

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Which of the following pathological conditions is MOST likely to occur secondary to obesity-related chronic daytime alveolar hypoventilation (PaCO₂ ³45 mm Hg,PaO₂ <70 mm Hg)?

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Chronic daytime alveolar hypoventilation would lead to retention of CO₂ resulting in respiratory acidosis and hypercapnia.Hypoventilation also leads to hypoxemia.In response to hypoxemia,red blood cells will be produced resulting in polycythemia.

Which of the Following Pathological Conditions Is MOST Likely to Occur