Which Finding Would Support the Diagnosis of Respiratory Acidosis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which finding would support the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis?

• A) Vomiting
• B) Hyperventilation
• C) Pneumonia
• D) An increase in noncarbonic acids

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