Which of the Following Changes Would Occur If an Arterial

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes would occur if an arterial blood sample of a patient breathing room air were exposed to a large air bubble?
1) Decreased PCO₂
2) Decreased pH
3) Increased PO₂

• A)1 and 2 only
• B)1 and 3 only
• C)2 and 3 only
• D)1, 2, and 3

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