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(a)
Interpretation:
The cause of respiratory acidosis should be explained.
Concept Introduction:
The normal blood pH ranges from 7.35 and 7.45, if the pH of blood is less than the limited value; acidosis condition occurs that leads to depression.
Mild acidosis can cause dizziness, fainting and disorientation but severe acidosis can lead to coma. This can also cause death if the pH value is very far away from the normal range. There are two types of acidosis namely, respiratory acidosis and the other is
(b)
Interpretation:
The cause of metabolic acidosis should be explained.
Concept Introduction:
The normal blood pH ranges from 7.35 and 7.45, if the pH of blood is less than the limited value; acidosis condition occurs that leads to depression.
Mild acidosis can cause dizziness, fainting and disorientation but severe acidosis can lead to coma. This can also cause death if the pH value is very far away from the normal range. There are two types of acidosis namely, respiratory acidosis and the other is metabolic acidosis.
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