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MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023
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Respiratory Acidosis pH: <7.35 PaCO2 > 45 mmHg HCO3: usually normal but can increase slightly as a compensatory mechanism. Compensation: the kidneys compensate by retaining bicarbonate--this takes time Respiratory Alkalosis: pH: >7.45 PaCO2: <35 mmHg HCO3-: usually normal ...
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