When acute ventilatory failure is present, which of the following would be true?

A. PCO2 above normal range, pH below normal range, HCO3- within normal range
B. PCO2 above normal range, pH within normal range, HCO3 within normal range
C. PCO2 above normal, pH within normal range, HCO3 below normal range
D. PCO2 above normal range, pH below normal range, HCO3-above normal range


Answer: A

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