A young patient is experiencing epiglottitis. He is working hard to breathe, has stridorous respirations, and is extremely hypoxic. His skin is cyanotic and his pulse is rapid but strong. What is the most likely cause (not result) of the poor delivery of oxygen to the cells?
A) Partial occlusion of the airway
B) Impaired transfer of O2 between the lungs and blood
C) Poor function of the heart as a pump
D) Elevation of the heart rate
A) Partial occlusion of the airway
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