During the first 72 hours in the life of a healthy newborn, what changes would be expected in arterial blood gases?
I. pH would increase
II. PaCO2 would decrease
III. HCO3- would increase
IV. PaO2 would increase
a. II and IV only c. I and IV only
b. I, II, III, and IV d. I, II, and IV only
d. I, II, and IV only
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a. unemployment. b. use of illegal drugs at least once a year. c. family income over $95,000 a year. d. different religious background from the woman.
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A. foramen ovale B. ductus arteriosus C. ductus venosus D. amnion E. extraembryonic cavity
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).