A patient with lung congestion would
A)have higher levels of carbonic acid in the blood
B)have a greater respiratory rate
C)be making use of chemical buffers to a greater extent
D)experience all of the above
E)experience none of the above

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Lung congestion can lead to impaired gas exchange, causing increased carbon dioxide levels and higher carbonic acid in the blood, which can trigger an increased respiratory rate and greater use of chemical buffers to maintain pH balance.

A Patient with Lung Congestion Would