Question # 4

Why do clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often desaturate during aerobic activity?

Options:

A.

Limited expiratory airflow causes ventilation-perfusion mismatch

B.

Increased hemoglobin reduces oxygen diffusion

C.

Excessive cardiac output overwhelms pulmonary capacity

D.

Overactive thyroid accelerates metabolism

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