Select all of the factors that may predispose the patient to respiratory acidosis
a. Anxiety and fear
b. Central nervous system depression
c. Diabetic ketoacidosis
d. Nasogastric suctioning
e. Overdose of sedatives
B, E
Central nervous system depression and drug overdose may result in hypoventilation and cause respiratory acidosis. Anxiety is a cause of hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a cause of metabolic acidosis. Nasogastric suctioning is a cause of metabolic alkalosis.
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