A falling blood pH and a rising partial pressure of carbon dioxide due to pneumonia or emphysema indicates ________.

A falling blood pH and a rising partial pressure of carbon dioxide due to pneumonia or emphysema indicates ________.

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A falling blood pH and a rising partial pressure of carbon dioxide due to pneumonia or emphysema indicates ________.


A) respiratory acidosis

B) respiratory alkalosis

C) metabolic acidosis

D) metabolic alkalosis


Answer: A


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