Describes how older age affects acid-base balance
Science
Defines condition; includes PCO2 levelsand pH
• Respiratory acidosis
• Respiratory alkalosis
Defines condition; includes HCO3-levelsand pH
• Metabolic acidosis
• Metabolic alkalosis
Lists 3 common causes
• Respiratory acidosis
• Respiratory alkalosis
• Metabolic acidosis
• Metabolic alkalosis
Describes compensatory mechanism; how kidneys assist
• Respiratory acidosis
• Respiratory alkalosis
Describes compensatory mechanism; how lungs assist
• Metabolic acidosis
• Metabolic alkalosis
Describes treatment mechanisms
• Respiratory acidosis
• Respiratory alkalosis
• Metabolic acidosis
• Metabolic alkalosis
• Describes how older age affects acid-base balance; includes changes to kidneys and lungs
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