A client has arterial blood gases drawn. The results are as follows: pH, 7.58; Pa CO2, 48 mm Hg; HCO3, 44 mEq/L, Base Excess, +13 mEq/L. Which condition is indicated?
respiratory alkalosis respiratory acidosis metabolic alkalosis metabolic acidosis
Tag: Arterial Blood Gases
The nurse is reviewing arterial blood gases (ABGs) on a client. Which finding would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider?
pH 7.42 pH 7.67 hCO3 24 mEq/L paCO2 41 mmHg paCO2 44 mmHg