A patient has a medical problem characterized by an increase of interstitial fluid in and around his alveoli. This condition would disrupt normal oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange by creating which type of disturbance?

A) A gas exchange disturbance
B) A ventilation disturbance
C) A perfusion disturbance
D) A neurological disturbance


A) A gas exchange disturbance

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