A 28-year-old primigravida is admitted to the hospital at 10 weeks gestation. Her temperature is 36.7 C (98.2 F), pulse is 96/min, and
respirations are 12/min. Arterial blood gas testing results are as follows
pH 7.49
PaCO2 54 mm Hg
Bicarbonate44 mEq/L
Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's abnormal arterial blood gas?
QA Asthma exacerbation
0 B. Diarrhea
0 C. Hyperemesis gravidarum
0 D. Normal phenomenon of pregnancy
0 E. Obesity hypoventilation
0 F Pulmonary embolism
Bicarbonate44 mEq/L
Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's abnormal arterial blood gas?
QA Asthma exacerbation
0 B. Diarrhea
0 C. Hyperemesis gravidarum
0 D. Normal phenomenon of pregnancy
0 E. Obesity hypoventilation
0 F Pulmonary embolism
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