When Chronic Alveolar Hyperventilation Is Completely Compensated, Which of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

When chronic alveolar hyperventilation is completely compensated, which of the following would occur?

• A) PaCO₂ will be lower than normal, pH will be higher than normal range, and HCO₃- will be lower than normal
• B) PaCO₂ will be lower than normal, pH will be within normal range, and HCO₃- will be lower than normal
• C) PaCO₂ and pH will be within normal limits and HCO₃ will be below normal
• D) PaCO₂ will be lower than normal, pH will be lower than normal range, and HCO₃- will be lower than normal

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