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 LD is a 56 yo M admitted 2° c/o shortness of breath and difficulty breathing and is diagnosed with pneumonia. He has a history of CHF, osteoarthritis, HTN, gout, and coronary artery disease.
 Ht 5’9 ½” Wt 220#
 LABS:  Na  133  ABGs:  ph  7.49  (7.35-7.45)
   CL  103    pCO2  30  (35-45)
   BUN  25    pO2  96  (80-100)
   Glu  207    HCO3  29  (21-28)
   K  4.1        
   CO2  34        
   Cr  1.7        
   ALB  3.2        
   CHOL  320        

-What factor is contributing to his acid-base disorder?


A) gout
B) shortness of breath
C) coronary artery disease
D) HTN

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