Which of the following arterial blood gas results would most likely be reported for a patient who is having a mild asthma attack?
A. pH = 7.31 PCO2 = 50 torr PO2 = 60 torr
B. pH = 7.40 PCO2 = 50 torr PO2 = 50 torr
C. pH = 7.47 PCO2 = 32 torr PO2 = 60 torr
D. pH = 7.47 PCO2 = 40 torr PO2 = 50 torr
Answer: C. pH = 7.47 PCO2 = 32 torr PO2 = 60 torr
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