Which of the Following ABG Values Would Be Consistent with Ventilatory

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ABG values would be consistent with ventilatory failure with hypoxemia in a patient with severe status asthmaticus?
1) Increased PaCO₂
2) Decreased SaO₂
3) Increased pH
4) Decreased pH

• A)1, 2
• B)2, 3
• C)1, 2, 4
• D)1, 3, 4

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