A Patient Has a PCO₂ of 56 Mm Hg

question 76

Multiple Choice

A patient has a PCO₂ of 56 mm Hg. Based on this information, what can be concluded?

• A) The patient is hyperventilating.
• B) The patient is hypoventilating.
• C) The patient's breathing rate is fast.
• D) The patient's V_T is low.

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