A 54-Year-Old Male with a Long History of Smoking Complains

Multiple Choice

A 54-year-old male with a long history of smoking complains of excessive tiredness,shortness of breath,and overall ill feelings.Lab results reveal decreased pH,increased CO₂,and normal bicarbonate ion.These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of:

A) Respiratory alkalosis
B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Metabolic alkalosis