The Following Has Been Determined from an Arterial Blood Gas

question 24

Multiple Choice

The following has been determined from an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample: elevated arterial PCO₂ level and a low blood pH.Determine the acid-base imbalance.

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

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