What is the result of status asthmaticus that is not corrected?
a. Pneumothorax, severe hypoxemia, and respiratory arrest
b. Hypertension, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), and cardiac arrest
c. Respiratory alkalosis, pneumonia, and death
d. Lung abscess, cor pulmonale, and respi-ratory failure
A
Status asthmaticus, because of severe bronchospasms, can result in hypoxemia, which could lead to pneumothorax and arrest.
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