A Client with a Suspected Acid-Base Imbalance Has Arterial Blood

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client with a suspected acid-base imbalance has arterial blood gases tested. The test reveals a serum bicarbonate level of 22 mEq/L. The nurse understands that this bicarbonate level is

• A)slightly high.
• B)slightly low.
• C)extremely high.
• D)within normal range.

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