Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32, PaO2
88 mm Hg, PaCO2
37 mm Hg, and HCO3
16 mmol/L. Which of the following interpretations would the nurse document?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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