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3 (In respiratory alkalosis the pH level is elevated because of loss of hydrogen ions; the PCO2 level is low because carbon dioxide is lost through hyperventilation. An elevated pH, elevated PCO2 is partially compensated metabolic alkalosis. A decreased pH, elevated PCO2 is respiratory acidosis. A decreased pH, decreased PCO2 is metabolic acidosis with some compensation.)
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