During the First 72 Hours in the Life of a Healthy

question 11

Multiple Choice

During the first 72 hours in the life of a healthy newborn, what changes would be expected in arterial blood gases?
I. pH would increase
II. PaCO₂ would decrease
III. HCO₃- would increase
IV. PaO₂ would increase

• A) II and IV only
• B) I, II, III, and IV
• C) I and IV only
• D) I, II, and IV only

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