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12 February, 03:22

The nurse is caring for a 3 year old with repeated diarrhea. the client is listless ad clings to the parent. the nurse reviews the labwork which reports a ph - 7.33, hco3 - 21, paco2 - 42. which would be documented?

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  1. 12 February, 03:29
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    Answer: Metabolic acidosis

    Diarrhea leads to a metabolic acidosis through the extreme loss of base substances in stools. This is noted in the ABG levels with blood pH indicating acidosis and the bicarb being abnormal.
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