Which one of the following acid-base imbalances? Arterial blood gas levels are obtained from the client. If the client's results are pH 7.48, CO2 42 mm Hg, and HCO3 32 mEq/L.

A. Metabolic acidosisB. Respiratory acidosisC. Respiratory alkalosisD. Metabolic alkalosis

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Hazel Jefferson

Physics

22 September, 21:51

Which one of the following acid-base imbalances? Arterial blood gas levels are obtained from the client. If the client's results are pH 7.48, CO2 42 mm Hg, and HCO3 32 mEq/L.

A. Metabolic acidosisB. Respiratory acidosisC. Respiratory alkalosisD. Metabolic alkalosis

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Cindy Robbins · Answer 1

The correct answer is Metabolic alkalosis (D). A pH of 7.48 shows slight alkalinity, this normal concentration of Co2 in the blood ranges from 35 mmHg (millimetre Mercury) to 45 mmHg and the normal HCo3 (Hydrogen trioxo carbonate ion) concentration ranges from 22mEq/L to 26mEq/L.

Therefor the patients pH level is high the Co2 level is normal and the HCo3 level is high. Hence, Metabolic alkalosis

Which one of the following acid-base imbalances? Arterial blood gas levels are obtained from the client. If the client's results are pH 7.48, CO2 42 mm Hg, and HCO3 32 mEq/L.A. Metabolic acidosisB. Respiratory acidosisC. Respiratory alkalosisD. Metabolic alkalosis

Which one of the following acid-base imbalances? Arterial blood gas levels are obtained from the client. If the client's results are pH 7.48, CO2 42 mm Hg, and HCO3 32 mEq/L.

A. Metabolic acidosisB. Respiratory acidosisC. Respiratory alkalosisD. Metabolic alkalosis