The Nurse Is Reviewing the Latest Arterial Blood Gas Results

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the latest arterial blood gas results for a client with metabolic alkalosis.Which result indicates that the metabolic alkalosis is compensated?

• A) pH 7.32
• B) PaCO₂ 18 mmHg
• C) HCO₃ 8 mEq/L
• D) PaCO₂ 48 mmHg

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