The Patient Has Type B Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The patient has type B chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbated by an acute upper respiratory infection. Which blood gas values should the nurse expect to see?

A) pH high, PaCO₂ high, HCO₃- high
B) pH low, PaCO₂ low, HCO₃- low
C) pH low, PaCO₂ high, HCO₃- high
D) pH low, PaCO₂ high, HCO₃- normal

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