A patient's arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. What is the most likely cause of this situation?
a. Hyperventilation
b. Hypoventilation
c. Apnea
d. Cyanosis
ANS: A
Individuals with hyperventilation blow off CO2 while individuals with hypoventilation retain CO2. Apnea is cessation of breathing. Cyanosis is a blue color to the skin.
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