What condition predisposes a patient to develop respiratory acidosis?
a. Diabetes
b. Anxiety
c. Kidney failure
d. Chronic lung disease
ANS: D
Chronic lung disease is associated with hypoventilation, which causes carbon dioxide retention and acidosis. Diabetes and kidney failure are associated with metabolic acidosis. Anxiety is associated with respiratory alkalosis.
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