ATI RN
ATI Nur 285 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood gas results: HCO, 20 mEq, PaCO2 40 mm Hg and pH 7.32. The nurse recognizes the client is experiencing which of the following acid base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis is indicated by a low HCO₃ level (below 22 mEq/L) and low pH, consistent with the given values.
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