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Question #: 163
Topic #: 6
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A nurse reviewed the arterial blood gas reading of a 25 year-old male. The nurse should be able to conclude the patient is experiencing which of the following conditions?

Bicarbonate ion-25 mEq/l -

PH-7.41 -

PaCO2-29 mmHg -

PaO2-54 mmHg -
(FiO2)-.22

  • A. metabolic acidosis
  • B. respiratory acidosis
  • C. metabolic alkalosis
  • D. respiratory alkalosis
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
Respiratory alkalosis-elevated pH, and low carbon dioxide levels, no compensation noted.
by [deleted] at March 10, 2025, 6 a.m.

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