Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning respiratory acidosis?
A. Respiratory acidosis is associated with chronic pulmonary disease far more commonly than is hypoxemia
B. The initial buffering effect occurs at the cellular level
C. Renal compensation occurs within 24 hours
D. Correction of hypoxemia in patients with chronic lung disease may worsen respiratory acidosis
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning respiratory acidosis?
A. Respiratory acidosis is associated with chronic pulmonary disease far more commonly than is hypoxemia B. The initial buffering effect occurs at the cellular level C. Renal compensation occurs within 24 hours D. Correction of hypoxemia in patients with chronic lung disease may worsen respiratory acidosis