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Part II-the diabetic pt c/o acid base disturbance - jovanavcs - ArchivalUser - 02-14-2007
AG = 26
pH 7.45 PaCO2 34 PaO2 85
Na+ 134 K+ 3.2 Cl- 85
HCO3- 23
Which of the following describes the acid-base disturbance?
A. Respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis, metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-14-2007
D. there is a net increase in CO2 which indicates alkalosis, and increased anion gap indicates metabolic acidosis.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-14-2007
D decrease in CO2 compensatory.