Refer to the acid-base abnormality that would result from extensive pneumonia in which gas exchange is impaired.
-As a consequence of this change in PCO₂,what would be the patient's [H⁺] ?
A) decreased
B) increased
C) normal

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Extensive pneumonia with impaired gas exchange leads to retention of CO₂, resulting in respiratory acidosis. In respiratory acidosis, there would be an increase in [H⁺] leading to acidemia.

Refer to the Acid-Base Abnormality That Would Result from Extensive