Ati nurs 190191 physical assessment proctored exam
The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client and notes the results: pH 7.46 pH units, [normal range: 7.35-7.45] Paco2 of 30 mm Hg (30 mmol/L), [normal range: 35-45] HCO3- of 20 mEq/L (20 mmol/L). [normal range [22-26] When analyzing the client's ABG results, which condition would the nurse determine the client is experiencing?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Metabolic acidosis would present with a low pH and low HCO3-. B. Metabolic alkalosis would show elevated HCO3- with a normal or elevated PaCO2. C. The elevated pH and decreased PaCO2 indicate respiratory alkalosis, likely due to hyperventilation. D. Respiratory acidosis would involve a low pH and high PaCO2.
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