When assessing the patient for pending respiratory failure,the practitioner should note which of the following?
I.Appearance such as cyanosis
II.Tachypnea
III.Digit clubbing
IV.Hypoxemia
A) I, II, III and IV
B) I, II and III
C) II, III and IV
D) I, II and IV

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Patient I)appearance,II)tachypnea,IV)hypoxemia,and degree of dyspnea are common indicators for impending respiratory failure or ventilatory fatigue.Clinical judgment and a clinician's assessment of the patient's pending failure play an important role in the decision to initiate mechanical ventilation.

When Assessing the Patient for Pending Respiratory Failure,the Practitioner Should