Which Arterial Blood Gases Values Would Be Expected in the Acute

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which arterial blood gases values would be expected in the acute phase of childhood asthma?

• A) pH 7.6,PaCO₂ 35 mm Hg,HCO₃ 32 mEq/L
• B) pH 7.4,PaCO₂ 40 mm Hg,HCO₃ 24 mEq/L
• C) pH 7.5,PaCO₂ 30 mm Hg,HCO₃ 26 mEq/L
• D) pH 7.2,PaCO₂ 20 mm Hg,HCO₃ 30 mEq/L

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