What Would Indicate Decompensated Acidosis Related to Shock

question 30

Multiple Choice

What would indicate decompensated acidosis related to shock?

• A) serum bicarbonate level below normal
• B) PCO₂ above normal
• C) serum pH below normal range
• D) urine pH of 4.5

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Definitions:

Quantity Supplied

Quantity Supplied is the amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at a particular price over a given period.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level at a specific time.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that suppliers are willing to offer for sale, holding other factors constant.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the supply of an item equals the quantity demanded.