Which of the following changes would occur if an arterial blood sample of a patient breathing room air were exposed to a large air bubble? 1. Decreased PCO2 2. Decreased pH 3. Increased PO2
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: B
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