Multiple Choice
In general, when the nonbicarbonate buffer concentration is normal, an acute PaCO2 rise of 10 mm Hg will be associated with which of the following changes?
A) [HCO3-] rises by approximately 10 mEq/L.
B) [HCO3-] rises by approximately 5 mEq/L.
C) [HCO3-] rises by approximately 2 mEq/L.
D) [HCO3-] rises by approximately 1 mEq/L.
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