If the [HCO₃-]/[CO₂] Is 20/2, What Is the Situation

question 220

Multiple Choice

If the [HCO₃-]/[CO₂] is 20/2, what is the situation

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

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