A PaCO₂ of 48 Mm Hg Is Associated with

question 24

Multiple Choice

A PaCO₂ of 48 mm Hg is associated with

• A) hyperventilation.
• B) hypoventilation.
• C) increased absorption of O₂.
• D) increased excretion of HCO₃.

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