Maria is a patient in the ward who was recently in a motor vehicle accident. Her injuries are causing her a lot of pain, and as a consequence to the morphine she's been given, her respiratory rate is quite low. Which of the following is likely to be TRUE?
A. The level of H+ ions in her blood has increased.
B. The pH of her blood has increased.
C. The alveolar O2 level has increased toward atmospheric levels.
D. The level of O2 in her blood has increased.
E. The alveolar CO2 has decreased to near atmospheric levels.
Answer: A
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