The likely outcome of hypoventilation caused by pneumonia is:
A) Respiratory acidosis.
B) Respiratory alkalosis.
C) Metabolic acidosis.
D) Metabolic alkalosis.
A
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a. 50%. c. 95%. b. 70%. d. 10%.
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A) to protect soft tissues and vital organs B) to strengthen the heart C) to give flexibility to the body D) to make up the spinal column