An Acute Increase in PaCO₂ of 10 to 15 Mm

question 22

Multiple Choice

An acute increase in PaCO₂ of 10 to 15 mm Hg causes a corresponding increase in plasma HCO₃^- of how many mEq/L?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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