A 54-year-old male with a long history of smoking complains of excessive tiredness, shortness of breath, and overall ill feelings. Lab results reveal decreased pH, increased CO2, and normal bi-carbonate ion
These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of:
a. respiratory alkalosis.
b. metabolic acidosis.
c. respiratory acidosis.
d. metabolic alkalosis.
ANS: C
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