Indicate Which Acid-Base Abnormality Is Represented by the [HCO₃-]/[CO₂] Ratio

question 163

Multiple Choice

Indicate which acid-base abnormality is represented by the [HCO₃-]/[CO₂] ratio listed by using the answer code:
-40/1

• A)uncompensated respiratory acidosis
• B)uncompensated metabolic acidosis
• C)uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
• D)uncompensated metabolic alkalosis

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A ductile, malleable, reddish-brown metallic element with good electrical and thermal conductivity, used in electrical wiring and coinage.

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