Maria is a patient in the ward who was recently in a motor vehicle accident.Her injuries are causing her a lot of pain,and as a consequence to the morphine she's been given,her respiratory rate is quite low.Which of the following is likely to be TRUE?
A) The pH of her blood has increased.
B) The level of O₂ in her blood has increased.
C) The level of H⁺ ions in her blood has increased.
D) The alveolar CO₂ has decreased to near atmospheric levels.
E) The alveolar O₂ level has increased toward atmospheric levels.
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