On Average, How Much Does the PaCO₂ Rise for Every

question 37

Multiple Choice

On average, how much does the PaCO₂ rise for every 1 mEq/L increase in the plasma [HCO₃-]?

• A)0.2 mm Hg
• B)0.5 mm Hg
• C)0.7 mm Hg
• D)1.0 mm Hg

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