What would happen to the blood PCO2 of a patient who has an airway obstruction?

A) Blood PCO2 would increase, resulting in respiratory acidosis.
B) Blood PCO2 would increase, resulting in respiratory alkalosis.
C) Blood PCO2 would decrease, resulting in respiratory acidosis.
D) Blood PCO2 would decrease, resulting in respiratory alkalosis.
E) Blood PCO2 would increase, resulting in metabolic acidosis.


Answer: A

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