Receiving a Client's ABG Report with PH of 7

question 11

Multiple Choice

Receiving a client's ABG report with pH of 7.40, PaCO₂ of 55 mm Hg, and bicarbonate level of 20 mEq/L, the nurse interprets these values to indicate

• A) erroneous blood gas data.
• B) metabolic alkalosis.
• C) mixed acid-base disorder.
• D) respiratory alkalosis.

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