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

question 17

Multiple Choice

In general, when the nonbicarbonate buffer concentration is normal, an acute PaCO₂ decrease of 10 mm Hg below 40 mm Hg will be associated with which of the following changes?

• A) [HCO3-] decreases by approximately 10 mEq/L.
• B) [HCO3-] decreases by approximately 5 mEq/L.
• C) [HCO3-] decreases by approximately 2 mEq/L.
• D) [HCO3-] decreases by approximately 1 mEq/L.

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