A patient with blood pH of 7.6 and high CO2 likely has: Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory acidosis Metabolic acidosis None of the above
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6 indicates alkalosis, as the normal range for blood pH is 7.35-7.45. High CO2 levels indicate respiratory acidosis, as an increase in CO2 leads to an increase in carbonic acid in the blood, resulting in a decrease in pH. Show more…
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