What Acid-Base Abnormality Does a Patient Generally Display When Experiencing

question 19

Multiple Choice

What acid-base abnormality does a patient generally display when experiencing stage 2 of ARDS?

• A) Mixed acidosis
• B) Respiratory alkalosis
• C) Respiratory acidosis
• D) Metabolic acidosis

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