A Child with Croup Has an Increased PCO₂, a Decreased

question 1

Multiple Choice

A child with croup has an increased PCO₂, a decreased pH, and a normal HCO₃ blood gas value. Which does the nurse report to the healthcare provider based on these data?

• A) Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
• B) Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
• C) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
• D) Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

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