A patient who overdosed on heroin and is unconscious with slow, shallow respirations would MOST likely experience:
A) increased CO2 retention.
B) acute metabolic acidosis.
C) excess CO2 elimination.
D) a pH well above 7.45.
Answer: A) increased CO2 retention.
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