Which of the Following Pathological Conditions Is MOST Likely to Occur

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pathological conditions is MOST likely to occur secondary to obesity-related chronic daytime alveolar hypoventilation (PaCO₂ ³45 mm Hg,PaO₂ <70 mm Hg) ?

• A)Respiratory alkalosis
• B)Hypercapnia
• C)Metabolic acidosis
• D)Anemia

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