A patient with arterial blood gas analysis showing a PaCO2 of 55 mmHg and a PaO2 of 50 mmHg

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Medicine
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A patient with arterial blood gas analysis showing a PaCO2 of 55 mmHg and a PaO2 of 50 mmHg
(A) may have hyperventilation as a cause
(B) must be cyanosed
(C) needs urgent mechanical ventilation
(D) needs controlled oxygen therapy
(E) must have a reduced diffusing capacity
 
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