Multiple Choice
In general, when the nonbicarbonate buffer concentration is normal, an acute PaCO2 decrease of 10 mm Hg below 40 mm Hg will be associated with which of the following changes?
A) [HCO3-] decreases by approximately 10 mEq/L.
B) [HCO3-] decreases by approximately 5 mEq/L.
C) [HCO3-] decreases by approximately 2 mEq/L.
D) [HCO3-] decreases by approximately 1 mEq/L.
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