Which Arterial Blood Gases Values Would Be Expected in the Acute

Multiple Choice

Which arterial blood gases values would be expected in the acute phase of childhood asthma?

A) pH 7.6,PaCO₂ 35 mm Hg,HCO₃ 32 mEq/L
B) pH 7.4,PaCO₂ 40 mm Hg,HCO₃ 24 mEq/L
C) pH 7.5,PaCO₂ 30 mm Hg,HCO₃ 26 mEq/L
D) pH 7.2,PaCO₂ 20 mm Hg,HCO₃ 30 mEq/L