Multiple Choice
Of what use is the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for a clinician?
A) It can guide therapeutic decision for critically ill patients.
B) It establishes the baseline values for buffer enhancement treatments.
C) Given H2CO3 and CO2 values, the pH can be computed.
D) It allows validation of the reported values on a blood gas report.
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