________ are important in determining respiratory acidosis and/or alkalosis as well as metabolic acidosis and/or alkalosis.
A) Acid-fast bacilli
B) Antistreptolysin O
C) Arterial blood gases
D) Pulmonary function tests

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Arterial blood gases (ABGs) are the gold standard for determining acid-base imbalances in the body, including respiratory acidosis/alkalosis and metabolic acidosis/alkalosis. ABGs measure the pH, carbon dioxide (CO2), bicarbonate (HCO3-) levels, and oxygen (O2) saturation in arterial blood.

The other options, such as acid-fast bacilli (A), antistreptolysin O (B), and pulmonary function tests (D), do not provide information related to acid-base balance. Acid-fast bacilli are microorganisms that cause tuberculosis, antistreptolysin O is an antibody used to diagnose streptococcal infections, and pulmonary function tests assess lung function.

________ Are Important in Determining Respiratory Acidosis And/or Alkalosis as Well