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

question 101

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
-20/0.5

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