If the [HCO₃-]/[CO₂] is 20/2, what is the situation
A)uncompensated respiratory acidosis
B)uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
C)uncompensated metabolic acidosis
D)uncompensated metabolic alkalosis

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The [HCO₃-]/[CO₂] ratio is normally 20/1. If the ratio is 20/2, it means that the [CO₂] is elevated. This indicates respiratory acidosis, which is uncompensated because the [HCO₃-] has not changed to compensate for the elevated [CO₂].

If the [HCO₃-]/[CO₂] Is 20/2, What Is the Situation