A Child Is in Uncompensated Metabolic Alkalosis

question 43

Multiple Choice

A child is in uncompensated metabolic alkalosis.What should the nurse expect the arterial blood gas to be?

• A) HCO₃, 24; pH, 7.35
• B) HCO₃, 28; pH, 7.50
• C) HCO₃, 20; pH, -7.30
• D) HCO₃, 26; pH, 7.40

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