Select all of the factors that may predispose the patient to respiratory acidosis.(Select all that apply.)

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Central nervous system depression and drug overdose may result in hypoventilation and cause respiratory acidosis.Anxiety is a cause of hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis.Diabetic ketoacidosis is a cause of metabolic acidosis.Nasogastric suctioning is a cause of metabolic alkalosis.

Select All of the Factors That May Predispose the Patient