A group of mountain climbers experience confusion, tachycardia, edema, and decreased renal output after climbing Mount Rainier. This condition is caused by:
A) bronchoconstriction.
B) hypoventilation.
C) decreased inspired oxygen.
D) diffusion abnormalities.

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The symptoms described are consistent with altitude sickness, which is caused by decreased inspired oxygen at high altitudes. Bronchoconstriction, hypoventilation, and diffusion abnormalities do not typically cause altitude sickness.

A Group of Mountain Climbers Experience Confusion, Tachycardia, Edema, and Decreased