Which of the following are common causes of respiratory acidosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chronic lung disease
b. Hyperventilation
c. Anxiety
d. Shallow respirations
e. Uncontrolled diabetes
f. Kidney failure
ANS: A, D
Chronic lung disease and shallow respirations both are associated with hypoventilation, which causes respiratory acidosis. Anxiety and hyperventilation are associated with respiratory alkalosis. Diabetes is associated with metabolic acidosis. Kidney failure is associated with metabolic acidosis.
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