The body compensates for metabolic alkalosis by
A) hypoventilation.
B) decreasing arterial carbon dioxide.
C) increasing bicarbonate ion excretion.
D) hyperventilation.
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Q5: Diarrhea causes
A) respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic
Q6: Which acid are the kidneys unable to
Q7: Two primary acid-base disorders that are present
Q8: Renal compensation for respiratory acidosis is evidenced
Q9: A person who experiences a panic attack
Q11: Vomiting of stomach contents or continuous nasogastric
Q12: Diarrhea and other lower intestinal fluid losses
Q13: Emesis causes
A) respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic
Q14: Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis would result in
A) increased
Q15: A person with acute hypoxemia may hyperventilate
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