A Patient Who Was Involved in a Motor Vehicle Crash

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash has had a tracheostomy placed to allow for continued mechanical ventilation.How should the nurse interpret the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48,PaCO₂ 85 mm Hg,PaCO₂ 32 mm Hg,and HCO₃ 25 mEq/L?

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

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Definitions:

Partnership Debt

Partnership debt is the financial obligations that a partnership entity owes to creditors, which are typically shared among the partners according to their agreement.

Limited Partnership

A partnership arrangement in which some partners are only liable up to the amount of their investment, unlike general partners who have unlimited liability.

Limited Liability Company

A business structure that combines the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation.

Liability for Losses

The obligation of an individual or entity to compensate for damages or financial losses incurred by another.