A Child with Croup Has an Increased Pco₂ a Decreased

question 7

Multiple Choice

A child with croup has an increased Pco₂ a decreased pH,and a normal Hco₃ blood gas value.The nurse interprets this as uncompensated:

• A)Respiratory acidosis.
• B)Respiratory alkalosis.
• C)Metabolic acidosis.
• D)Metabolic alkalosis.

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