The Siggaard-Andersen Alignment Nomogram Is Used for Which of the Following

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Siggaard-Andersen alignment nomogram is used for which of the following?

• A) Calculating pH
• B) Measuring PCO₂
• C) Calculating sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), chloride (Cl-), and calcium (Ca++)
• D) Calculating actual and standard bicarbonate

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Definitions:

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