A Patient, Diagnosed with Emphysema, Is Being Prepared for Surgery

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient, diagnosed with emphysema, is being prepared for surgery. Which of the following laboratory values would provide information about the patient's respiratory status?

• A)carbon dioxide
• B)white blood cell count
• C)serum creatinine
• D)blood urea nitrogen

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