A Sudden Increase in the PaCO₂ to 53 Mm Hg

question 3

Multiple Choice

A sudden increase in the PaCO₂ to 53 mm Hg accompanied by a pH of 7.24 is best described as which of the following?

• A) Acute respiratory failure
• B) Chronic respiratory failure
• C) Acute on chronic respiratory failure
• D) Increased work of breathing

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