NURSING NUR 2349 Exam 3 Professional Nursing I / PN 1 - Latest Update 2021 Rasmussen College

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NUR 2349 Exam 3 Professional Nursing I - PN 1 Latest 2021 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points Arterial blood gas levels are obtained for the client. If the client’s results are pH 7.48, CO2 42... mm Hg, and HCO3 32 mEq/L, the client is exhibiting which one of the following acid-base imbalances? Selected Answer: D. Metabolic alkalosis Correct Answer: D. Metabolic alkalosis Response Feedback: The client’s pH is elevated at 7.48 (normal 7.35 to 7.45), the CO2 is normal at 42 mm Hg (normal 35 to 45 mm Hg), and the bicarbonate is elevated at 32 mEq/L (normal 22 to 26 mEq/L). The client is experiencing metabolic alkalosis. In metabolic acidosis the client’s pH would be below 7.35, and the bicarbonate would be below 22 mEq/L. In respiratory acidosis the client’s pH would be below 7.35, and the CO2 would be elevated above 45 mm Hg. [Show More]

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