Which of the following would be found in a stable patient with long-standing obstructive lung disease?
a. Low bicarbonate level and low carbon dioxide level
b. Low bicarbonate level and high carbon dioxide level
c. High bicarbonate level and low carbon dioxide level
d. High bicarbonate level and high carbon dioxide level
D
A high bicarbonate level and high carbon dioxide level are found in a stable patient with long-standing obstructive lung disease. The other options are associated with other acid-base disorders.
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