Match the Arterial Blood Gas Changes That Occur During a Small

question 22

Multiple Choice

Match the arterial blood gas changes that occur during a small or localized postoperative atelectasis to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-HCO₃^-

• A)Increases
• B)Decreases
• C)Normal

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