During the First 72 Hours in the Life of a Healthy

question 20

Multiple Choice

During the first 72 hours in the life of a healthy newborn,what changes would be expected in arterial blood gases?
I.pH would increase
II.PaCO₂ would decrease
III.HCO₃- would increase
IV.PaO₂ would increase

• A) I, II, and IV only
• B) I, II, III, and IV
• C) I and IV only
• D) II and IV only

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