A Patient Complaining of Shortness of Breath Has the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient complaining of shortness of breath has the following blood gases obtained on an F_IO₂ of 0.21: Which of the following best describes the acid-base status of this patient?

• A) Metabolic acidosis
• B) Respiratory acidosis
• C) Compensated metabolic alkalosis
• D) Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

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