Which of the following clinical findings would you expect in a fully compensated respiratory acidosis?
1) Elevated HCO₃^-
2) pH below 7.35
3) pH between 7.35 and 7.39
4) Elevated PO₂

Question

Which of the following clinical findings would you expect in a fully compensated respiratory acidosis? 1) Elevated HCO₃^- 2) pH below 7.35 3) pH between 7.35 and 7.39 4) Elevated PO₂

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In fully compensated respiratory acidosis, the kidneys retain bicarbonate (HCO3-) to compensate for the elevated CO2, leading to elevated HCO3-. The pH is brought back to near normal range, typically between 7.35 and 7.39.

Which of the Following Clinical Findings Would You Expect in a Fully