A Patient Has Developed Acute Respiratory Acidosis, with a PH

A patient has developed Acute Respiratory Acidosis, with a pH of 7.25 and a PaCO2 of 55. What is the underlying cause of Respiratory Acidosis?

A) The lungs are not sufficiently ventilating.
B) The lungs are working excessively resulting in "over breathing."
C) There is an underlying gastric disorder.
D) There are elevated levels of aldosterone present.

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