Which of the Following Arterial Blood Gas Results Could Be

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arterial blood gas results could be caused by diarrhea?

• A) pH = 7.15; PaCO₂ = 20 mm Hg; and HCO₃- = 7.4 mEq/L
• B) pH = 7.20; PaCO₂ = 65 mm Hg; and HCO₃- = 26 mEq/L
• C) pH = 7.57; PaCO₂ = 22 mm Hg; and HCO₃- = 20 mEq/L
• D) pH = 7.49; PaCO₂ = 49 mm Hg; and HCO₃- = 38 mEq/L

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