The patient is exhibiting poor gas exchange. Four factors influence gas exchange across the alveolar membrane. What condition related to the four factors could be interfering with gas exchange?
A) Oxygen at 100%
B) 35% of the alveoli are filled with fluid.
C) Oxygen delivered under pressure
D) Alveolar membranes are 0.3 microns thick.
B
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