In General, When the Nonbicarbonate Buffer Concentration Is Normal, an Acute

question 6

Multiple Choice

In general, when the nonbicarbonate buffer concentration is normal, an acute PaCO₂ rise to a level of 60 mm Hg will be associated with which of the following changes in the [HCO3^-]?

• A) [HCO3-] rises to approximately 34 mEq/L.
• B) [HCO3-] rises to approximately 31 mEq/L.
• C) [HCO3-] rises to approximately 26 mEq/L.
• D) [HCO3-] rises to approximately 25 mEq/L.

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