Which of these would cause a very high CO2 level in the arterial blood?
A) pleura
B) cough
C) hypercapnia
D) exhalation
C
Explanation: A) The pleura is a normal anatomic structure.
B) A cough does not affect the CO2 level.
C) Correct! ABG stands for "arterial blood gases." Hypercapnia is a very high level of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood.
D) Exhalation is a normal breathing out.
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