A newborn exhibits signs of respiratory distress due to the lack of surfactant. She has signs of low oxygen and high carbon dioxide. What will happen with pH balance and what type of acid-base disorder might she develop and how would her body compensate?  Be detailed in your explanation.

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A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a blood pH of 7.25 and a partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO 2) of 60 mm Hg. Which complication would the nurse suspect the client is experiencing? Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis

Anatomy and Physiology Rebecca is found to have acidosis. She has elevated PCO2 and [HCO3]. Which of the following is false? A. her acidosis was caused from excess CO2 reacting with water to form     carbonic acid B. this is a metabolic acidosis C. her blood pH is lower than normal

True or False: A decrease of plasma pH along with a decrease of plasma [CO2] is an indicator of respiratory acidosis. True False

Biology Question

A student got so excited about her acceptance into dental school that she began hyperventilating and then passed out.  How might passing out, for a short time, be advantageous?  What is her primary acid-base disorder?