Multiple Choice
A patient is admitted for a bowel obstruction and has had a nasogastric tube set to low intermittent suction for the past 3 days. Which arterial blood gas values will the nurse expect to observe?
A) Respiratory alkalosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Metabolic acidosis
D) Respiratory acidosis
Correct Answer:
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