The Patient with Long-Term Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Has a PH

question 4

Multiple Choice

The patient with long-term obstructive pulmonary disease has a pH of 7,HCO₃- of 18 mEq/L,and a PaCO₂ of 40 mm Hg.From this laboratory information,the nurse assesses the patient is in:

• A)respiratory alkalosis.
• B)metabolic alkalosis.
• C)respiratory acidosis.
• D)metabolic acidosis.

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