A Drowning Victim Will Likely Experience a Period of ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

A drowning victim will likely experience a period of ________ until resuscitation begins.

• A) acute respiratory acidosis
• B) acute respiratory alkalosis
• C) chronic respiratory alkalosis
• D) metabolic acidosis
• E) metabolic alkalosis

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