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codyclark

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The client has a blood pH of 7.25, decreased bicarbonate level, and a PaCO2 of 38 mm Hg. The nurse interprets these arterial blood gas values to mean that the client is in:
 
  1. metabolic acidosis.
  2. respiratory acidosis.
  3. metabolic alkalosis.
  4. respiratory alkalosis.

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The nurse determines from laboratory data that a client has a low bicarbonate level. This client is in:
 
  1. metabolic alkalosis.
  2. metabolic acidosis.
  3. respiratory alkalosis.
  4. respiratory acidosis.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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