During the first 72 hours in the life of a healthy newborn, what changes would be expected in arterial blood gases?I. pH would increaseII. PaCO2 would decreaseIII. HCO3- would increaseIV. PaO2 would increase
?

A. II and IV only
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. I and IV only
D. I, II, and IV only


Answer: D

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