When Acute Alveolar Hyperventilation Is Present, Which of the Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

When acute alveolar hyperventilation is present, which of the following would occur?

• A) PaCO₂ is below normal limits, pH is above normal limits, and HCO₃- is within normal limits
• B) PaCO₂ is below normal limits, pH is above normal, and HCO₃- is above normal limits
• C) PaCO₂ is below normal limits and pH and HCO₃- are within normal limits
• D) PaCO₂, pH and HCO₃ are all below normal limits

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