Which of the following is not a clinical condition that precipitates respiratory failure rapidly in patients with significant neuromuscular weakness?

a. Pulmonary edema
b. Pneumonia
c. Mucus plugging
d. Pulmonary fibrosis

ANS: D
Pulmonary edema, pneumonia, and mucus plugging are examples of clinical conditions that can precipitate respiratory failure rapidly in patients with significant neuromuscular weakness.