A 75-year-old man develops acute confusion and drowsiness after a dental procedure. He has a history of severe chronic lung disease due to smoking. Earlier in the day, he had a tooth extraction and afterwards was given acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol ) for pain relief.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.
A 75-year-old man develops acute confusion and drowsiness after a dental procedure. He has a history of severe chronic lung disease due to smoking. Earlier in the day, he had a tooth extraction and afterwards was given acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol ) for pain relief.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.
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A 75-year-old man develops acute confusion and drowsiness after a dental procedure. He has a history of severe chronic lung disease due to smoking. Earlier in the day, he had a tooth extraction and afterwards was given acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol ) for pain relief.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.
β Correct Answer: C. respiratory acidosis
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