Multiple Choice
A patient has a PCO2 of 56 mm Hg. Based on this information, what can be concluded?
A) The patient is hyperventilating.
B) The patient is hypoventilating.
C) The patient's breathing rate is fast.
D) The patient's VT is low.
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