An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg, and HCO3- of 18 mEq/L. What compensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?
A) blown off CO2
B) retained HCO3-
C) retained H+
D) not enough information to determine
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q48: A patient has a bicarbonate concentration of
Q49: What is a normal response of the
Q50: Causes of respiratory acidosis in patients with
Q51: A patient with a measured plasma HCO3-
Q52: A decrease in the H+ ion concentration
Q54: What is the most common cause of
Q55: Which of the following clinical findings would
Q56: An ABG result shows the pH to
Q57: What is the primary chemical event in
Q58: An ABG result shows pH of 7.35,
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents