A Patient Complaining of Shortness of Breath Has the Following

question 13

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) Respiratory alkalosis
• B) Moderate hypoxemia
• C) Compensated respiratory alkalosis with hypoxemia
• D) Compensated metabolic acidosis with hypoxemia

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