A Client Who Is Taking His Board Exams Is Nervous

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client who is taking his board exams is nervous and breathing heavily in the examination hall. Which acid-base imbalance has the client developed?

• A) Metabolic acidosis
• B) Metabolic alkalosis
• C) Respiratory acidosis
• D) Respiratory alkalosis

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Collect Like Terms

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