ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is analyzing a client's arterial blood gas (ABG) values with the following results: pH 7.44, PaCO2 30 mmHg, Pa02 90 mmHg, and HCO3 18mEg/L. Which acid base Imbalance should the nurse associate with these results?
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Rationale: Normal pH (7.44), low HCO3 (18 mEq/L), and low PaCO2 (30 mmHg) indicate partially compensated metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation.
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