A Person with Acute Hypoxemia May Hyperventilate and Develop

question 2

Multiple Choice

A person with acute hypoxemia may hyperventilate and develop

• A) respiratory acidosis.
• B) respiratory alkalosis.
• C) metabolic alkalosis.
• D) metabolic acidosis.

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