Which of the following measures should be used in assessing the adequacy of a patient's alveolar ventilation? 1. PaO2 2. Arterial pH 3. PaCO2 4. HCO3-
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 4 only
ANS: C
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