USMLE-Rx Step 1 Qmax Challenge #4140

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A 29-year-old woman with a history of panic disorder presents to the emergency department with severe shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, nausea, and diaphoresis.

Which point on the nomogram shown in the image best represents her acid-base status?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
F. F

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