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The major sign of hypoventilation is?


a. cyanosis
b. increased airway resistance
c. hypercapnia
d. dyspnea
e. hypoxia

I may be looking to far into this question. The best indication of ventilation (with out a doubt) is PaCO2 or carbon dioxide in the arterial blood. To much is hypercapnia or low ventilation. This is a blood test result.

Signs are what someone can SEE and symptoms are what someone can FEEL.

If you consider a blood test as a sign, then C is your answer.

If you do not consider a blood test a sign then A, cyanosis is your answer.

I hope I didn't confuse you.

a. cyanosis

a. cyanosis

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