In a Patient with Partially Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis, Which of the Following

question 88

Multiple Choice

In a patient with partially compensated respiratory alkalosis, which of the following blood gas abnormalities would you expect to encounter?
1) Decreased pH
2) Decreased HCO₃^-
3) Decreased PCO₂
4) Increased pH

• A)1, 2, and 4
• B)1 and 3
• C)3 only
• D)2, 3, and 4

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