Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most

question 43

Multiple Choice

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.43, PCO₂ = 39 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 25.1 mEq/L

• A)acid-base status within normal limits
• B)fully compensated metabolic acidosis
• C)fully compensated respiratory alkalosis
• D)partially compensated metabolic acidosis

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy in which a reward is not administered every time the desired behavior is performed, often leading to more resistant behavior change.

Reinforcers

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Pathological Triangular Relationship

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Disengaged Family

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