Which of the following findings would you expect to see in a patient who has acute ventilatory failure with severe hypercapnia?
a. Jugular vein distension
b. Pale, dry skin
c. Bradycardia
d. Hyperresponsiveness and dilated pupils
ANS: C
Clinical manifestations of acute hypoxemia and acute ventilatory failure are listed in Table 48-6.
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