Which of the Following Acid-Base Disturbances Commonly Occurs with the Hyperventilation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acid-base disturbances commonly occurs with the hyperventilation and impaired gas exchange seen in severe exacerbation of asthma?

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

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