When Reading the Laboratory Report of a Patient with Excessive

question 18

Multiple Choice

When reading the laboratory report of a patient with excessive diarrhea,the nurse notes that the pH is 7.10,and the PaCO₂ and the PaO₂ are normal.What should the nurse recognize as this patient's state from this information alone?

• A)Respiratory acidosis
• B)Metabolic acidosis
• C)Respiratory alkalosis
• D)Metabolic alkalosis

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