Calculate the Bicarbonate Concentration, Given the Following Information

question 1

Multiple Choice

Calculate the bicarbonate concentration, given the following information.
PH = 7.10
PCO₂ = 78 mm Hg

• A)19 mmol/L
• B)21 mmol/L
• C)24 mmol/L
• D)26 mmol/L

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Definitions:

Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a urinary tract infection.

Glucose Positive

Indicates the presence of glucose in a sample, such as in a urine test, which can be a sign of diabetes when glucose is consistently found.

Protein Negative

A test result indicating the absence of proteins in a fluid, commonly referring to urine tests.

PH Of 6

Indicates a slightly acidic substance on the pH scale, which ranges from 0 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly basic or alkaline), with 7 being neutral.