Multiple Choice
The nurse is providing care to a client on a medical-surgical unit.The client's arterial blood gas analysis is as follows: PaO2 of 82,PaCO2 of 49,HCO3 of 26,and pH of 7.55.Which acid-base imbalance is this client experiencing based on this data?
A) Respiratory acidosis
B) Respiratory alkalosis
C) Metabolic alkalosis
D) Metabolic acidosis
Correct Answer:
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