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22. A 72-yrs-old male with diabetes mellitus is evaluated in the emergency room because of lethargy, disorientation, and rapid breathing. Initial chemistries on venous blood demonstrate high glucose at 380 mg/dL and a pH of 7.22. Recalling the normal bicarbonate (22 to 28 mM) and Pco2 (40 to 45 mmHg) values, which of the following additional test results would be consistent with the man’s pH and breathing pattern? A. A bicarbonate of 50 mM and Pco2 of 10 mmHg B. A bicarbonate of 15 mM and Pco2 of 30 mmHg C. A bicarbonate of 15 mM and Pco2 of 60 mmHg D. None of the above
Posted on: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 02:00:47 +0000

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