A [HCO₃⁻]/[CO₂] Ratio Falling Below 20/1 Due to a Decrease

question 226

True/False

A [HCO₃⁻]/[CO₂] ratio falling below 20/1 due to a decrease in [CO₂] indicates respiratory acidosis.

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