Which of the Following ABG Findings Is Most Suggestive of a Severe

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ABG findings is most suggestive of a severe case of congestive heart failure?

• A)Respiratory alkalosis
• B)PaO₂ = 40 mmHg
• C)Metabolic acidosis
• D)PaCO₂ = 44 mmHg

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