A 34-year-old male is in late shock secondary to blunt chest trauma. His respirations of 6 breaths/min and shallow will initially result in:
A. oxygen deficiency and alkalosis.
B. carbon dioxide retention and acidosis.
C. carbon dioxide elimination and decreased pH.
Answer: B. carbon dioxide retention and acidosis.
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