Mechanical Ventilation Is Indicated for Which of the Following ABG

question 9

Multiple Choice

Mechanical ventilation is indicated for which of the following ABG results?

• A) pH 7.56; PaCO₂ 27; HCO₃ 23; PaO₂ 63
• B) pH 7.23; PaCO₂ 63; HCO₃ 26; PaO₂ 52
• C) pH 7.36; PaCO₂ 79; HCO₃ 43; PaO₂ 61
• D) pH 7.52; PaCO₂ 51; HCO₃ 40; PaO₂ 46

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