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

question 57

Short Answer

Indicate which acid-base abnormality is represented by the [HCO₃⁻]/[CO₂] ratio listed by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
a.Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
b.Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
c.Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
d.Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
-20/2

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Definitions:

Displacement Behavior

A psychological phenomenon where an individual redirects their impulse from an unattainable or threatening target to a safer or more acceptable one.

Equally Strong Motives

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Inhibiting

The action or process of hindering or restraining the function or activity of something.

Successive Ambivalent Behavior

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