Multiple Choice
When acute alveolar hyperventilation is present, which of the following would occur?
A) PaCO2 is below normal limits, pH is above normal limits, and HCO3- is within normal limits
B) PaCO2 is below normal limits, pH is above normal, and HCO3- is above normal limits
C) PaCO2 is below normal limits and pH and HCO3- are within normal limits
D) PaCO2, pH and HCO3 are all below normal limits
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