Severe hypercapnia associated with respiratory failure can cause _____ , which interferes with normal functioning of the central nervous system.
A) sepsis
B) SIRS
C) cardiac failure
D) COPD
E) acidosis

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Severe hypercapnia, or excessively high carbon dioxide levels, can cause respiratory acidosis. Respiratory acidosis interferes with normal functioning of the central nervous system, leading to confusion, lethargy, and coma. Sepsis (A) and SIRS (B) are systemic inflammatory conditions, not directly related to hypercapnia. Cardiac failure (C) can lead to hypoxemia (low oxygen levels), but does not cause hypercapnia. COPD (D) is a chronic lung condition that can cause hypercapnia over time, but does not typically cause severe hypercapnia associated with respiratory failure.

Severe Hypercapnia Associated with Respiratory Failure Can Cause _____