Refer to the acid-base abnormality that would result from extensive pneumonia in which gas exchange is impaired.
-What would be the pH of the patient's body fluids?
A) below normal
B) normal
C) normal.

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Extensive pneumonia would lead to respiratory acidosis due to impaired gas exchange and retention of carbon dioxide. This would result in a decrease in blood pH, making it below normal.

Refer to the Acid-Base Abnormality That Would Result from Extensive