A Subject Referred for Shortness of Breath Has the Following

question 2

Multiple Choice

A subject referred for shortness of breath has the following arterial blood gas test results: Which of the following best describes these?

• A) Normal acid-base and oxygenation status
• B) Respiratory alkalosis with moderate hypoxemia
• C) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis with mild hypoxemia
• D) Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis with moderate hypoxemia

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