The Nurse Correlates Which Condition with the Following Arterial Blood

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse correlates which condition with the following arterial blood gas values: pH 7.48,HCO₃^- 22 mEq/L,PCO₂ 28 mm Hg,PO₂ 98 mm Hg?

• A) Diarrhea and vomiting for 36 hours
• B) Anxiety-induced hyperventilation
• C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• D) Diabetic ketoacidosis and emphysema

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