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jwb375

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The nurse is evaluating arterial blood gas results. What condition can cause an increase in HCO3?
 
  a. Renal failure
  b. Lactic acidosis
  c. Diabetic ketoacidosis
  d. Fluid loss from upper gastrointestinal tract

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The nurse is evaluating arterial blood gas results. What condition can cause an increase in PCO2?
 
  a. Hypoxia
  b. Hyperventilation
  c. Pulmonary embolism
  d. Obstructive lung disease


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Jody Vaughn

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Fluid loss from an upper gastrointestinal tract causes an increase in HCO3. Renal failure, lactic acidosis, and diabetic ketoacidosis cause a decrease in HCO3.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Obstructive lung disease causes an increase in PCO2. Hypoxia, hyperventilation, and pulmonary embolism cause a decrease in PCO2.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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