You Walk into Your Dorm Room and Find Your Roommate

question 38

Multiple Choice

You walk into your dorm room and find your roommate in the midst of anxiety-induced hyperventilation.You're unable to calm her down,so you call an ambulance.When she arrives at the ER,which of the following is her likely diagnosis?

• A)Respiratory alkalosis
• B)Respiratory acidosis
• C)Increased blood PCO₂
• D)Metabolic acidosis
• E)Metabolic alkalosis

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