What Would Happen to the Blood PCO₂ of a Patient

Multiple Choice

What would happen to the blood PCO₂ of a patient who has an airway obstruction?

A) Blood PCO₂ would increase,resulting in respiratory acidosis.
B) Blood PCO₂ would increase,resulting in respiratory alkalosis.
C) Blood PCO₂ would decrease,resulting in respiratory acidosis.
D) Blood PCO₂ would decrease,resulting in respiratory alkalosis.
E) Blood PCO₂ would increase,resulting in metabolic acidosis.