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A patient with partly compensated respiratory acidosis A. Must have a raised PCO2. B. May have a reduced hydrogen ion concentration [H+]. C. Must have a raised bicarbonate concentration [HCO3- ]. D. May have evidence of renal compensation. E. May have respiratory failure due to hypoventilation |
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Answer» A. True This is the hallmark of a respiratory acidosis. B. False [H+] is raised in uncompensated acidosis. C. True The raised [HCO3- ] is compensating partly for the raised PCO2. D. True The raised [HCO3- ], compensating the raised PCO2 is generated by the kidneys. E. True This leads to retention of carbon dioxide. |
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