When Hyperventilation (Rapid Breathing) Causes a Patient to Exhale Large

question 58

Multiple Choice

When hyperventilation (rapid breathing) causes a patient to exhale large amounts of CO₂, the blood pH rises in a condition called

• A) metabolic acidosis.
• B) metabolic alkalosis.
• C) respiratory acidosis.
• D) respiratory alkalosis.
• E) pulmonary distress.

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