A Patient with a 20-Year History of Type 1 Diabetes

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a 20-year history of type 1 diabetes is admitted to the emergency department with changes in level of consciousness. Serum electrolytes and arterial blood gases (ABGs) are obtained. The ABG results are as follows: pH 7.28
PaO₂ 92
PaCO₂ 30
HCO₃ 19
O₂ Sat 95%
The nurse documents these results as:

• A)Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
• B)Fully compensated metabolic acidosis
• C)Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
• D)Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis

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