Arterial Blood Gases Were Drawn When a Patient Was Discovered

question 2

Multiple Choice

Arterial blood gases were drawn when a patient was discovered in cardiopulmonary arrest.Which results would the nurse evaluate as indicating global lactic acidosis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)pH 7.21
• B)HCO₃ 24 mEq/L
• C)Base excess -12 mmol/L
• D)PaO₂ 82 mm Hg
• E)PaCO₂ 37 mm Hg

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