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What is the main cause of acute respiratory failure as described in the text?
Mechanical abnormality of the lungs or chest wall
In acute respiratory failure, what is the classification based on the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Hypoxemic or hypercapnic
What assessment finding indicates hypoxemia in a person with acute respiratory failure?
Acidemia
Which nursing consideration is NOT mentioned in the text for managing acute respiratory failure?
Administer anticoagulant therapy
When should a client with acute respiratory failure be prepared for mechanical ventilation according to the text?
If supplemental oxygen maintains an acceptable PaCO2 level
Learn about acute respiratory failure which occurs when an individual cannot eliminate carbon dioxide from the alveoli, leading to hypoxemia. Understand the causes, classification, and assessment findings associated with respiratory failure.
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