Which Acid Base Abnormality Would Likely Occur in a Patient

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which acid base abnormality would likely occur in a patient with acute ventilatory failure who has a complete cardiac and respiratory arrest?

• A) combined metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
• B) respiratory acidosis
• C) metabolic acidosis
• D) combined metabolic and respiratory acidosis

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