Tim suffers from emphysema and therefore more at risk of developing which acid/base imbalance?
a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: a. Respiratory acidosis
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