Which condition can be a result of inadequate ventilation caused by airway obstruction?

Inadequate ventilation due to airway obstruction directly impacts the body's ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide effectively. When an airway is obstructed, this can lead to reduced airflow into the lungs, causing a significant decrease in the amount of oxygen that reaches the bloodstream. As a consequence, oxygen deprivation occurs, which can lead to hypoxia—a condition where the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply. Oxygen deprivation can have serious ramifications for organ function and overall health, potentially resulting in progressive cellular damage if not addressed promptly.

The other conditions listed, such as infection, excessive bleeding, and dehydration, do not result directly from inadequate ventilation resulting from an airway obstruction. While they can contribute to overall health issues, they are not immediate consequences of insufficient oxygen exchange in the context of airway obstruction. This makes oxygen deprivation the most relevant condition resulting from inadequate ventilation in such scenarios.