To prevent acid–base disturbances, the ratio between carbonic acid and bicarbonate should be
a. 10 mEq of carbonic acid to 20 mEq of bicarbonate.
b. 20 mEq of carbonic acid to 10 mEq of bicarbonate.
c. 1 mEq of carbonic acid to 20 mEq of bicarbonate.
d. 20 mEq of carbonic acid to 1 mEq of bicarbonate.
C
Bicarbonate levels in the body are in balance with carbonic acid (H2CO3) levels. The ratio between the two must remain proportional at 1 mEq of carbonic acid to 20 mEq of bicarbonate; otherwise, acid–base disturbances will result.
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