The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Whose ABG Results

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient whose ABG results reveal the following: pH 7.56, PaCO₂ 32 mm Hg, HCO₃ 42 mEq/L, PaO₂ 90 mm Hg. Which condition will the nurse expect to see in the patient's chart as the underlying cause of these results?

• A) Gastroenteritis with severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• B) Widespread tissue ischemia caused by cardiogenic shock
• C) Respiratory failure caused by pneumonia with pleural effusions
• D) Hyperventilation after a panic attack

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