A patient complaining of shortness of breath has the following blood gases obtained on an F_IO₂ of 0.21: Which of the following best describes the acid-base status of this patient? A) Respiratory alkalosis B) Moderate hypoxemia C) Compensated respiratory alkalosis with hypoxemia D) Compensated metabolic acidosis with hypoxemia

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The Answer of A patient complaining of shortness of breath has the following blood gases obtained on an F_IO₂ of 0.21: Which of the following best describes the acid-base status of this patient? A) Respiratory alkalosis B) Moderate hypoxemia C) Compensated respiratory alkalosis with hypoxemia D) Compensated metabolic acidosis with hypoxemia

A Patient Complaining of Shortness of Breath Has the Following