Which of the Following Would Occur in Partially Compensated Metabolic

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would occur in partially compensated metabolic acidosis?

• A) pH would be above normal limits and PaCO₂ and HCO₃- would be below normal range
• B) pH, PaCO₂, and HCO₃- would be below normal limits
• C) pH would be above normal limits, PaCO₂ would be above normal range, and HCO₃- would be below normal range
• D) pH would be normal and PaCO₂ and HCO₃- would be below normal limits

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Occipital Ridge

A ridge on the external surface of the occipital bone of the skull, important for muscle attachment and structural integrity.

Deltoid

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Anterior

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Posterior

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