The respiratory problems that may accompany peritonitis are a result of which factor?
a. Associated pain interfering with ventilation
b. Decreased pressure against the diaphragm
c. Fluid shifts to the thoracic cavity
d. Decreased oxygen demands related to the infectious process
Answer: a. Associated pain interfering with ventilation
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