Airway obstruction can lead to hypoventilation,which can cause
A)hypoxia and respiratory acidosis,
B)hypocapnia and respiratory alkalosis.
C)hypocapnia and hyperpnea.
D)hypoxia and respiratory alkalosis
E)hypocapnia and respiratory alkalosis..

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Airway obstruction can lead to hypoventilation, resulting in decreased oxygen intake (hypoxia) and reduced carbon dioxide elimination, causing an accumulation of CO2 in the blood (hypercapnia), which leads to respiratory acidosis.

Airway Obstruction Can Lead to Hypoventilation,which Can Cause