Which of the following peripheral nerve disorders can cause respiratory muscle dysfunction? a. Inflammatory processes b. Vascular disorders c. Metabolic imbalances d. Fluid imbalances

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: B
The peripheral nerves may be affected by toxic agents, inflammatory processes, vascular disor-ders, malignant diseases, and metabolic or nutritional imbalances.

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