In Order to Eliminate the Influence of PCO₂ Changes on Plasma

question 78

Multiple Choice

In order to eliminate the influence of PCO₂ changes on plasma HCO₃^-concentrations, what additional measures of the metabolic component of acid-base balance can be used?

• A)HCO₃^-
• B)hemoglobin content (Hb; g/dL)
• C)Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
• D)standard bicarbonate

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