The Following Has Been Determined from an Arterial Blood Gas

question 67

Multiple Choice

The following has been determined from an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample: elevated arterial P_CO2 level and a low blood pH. Determine the acid ^-base imbalance.

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

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