Physiological AdaptationCâu 113 / 120
A nurse reviews arterial blood gases: pH 7.50, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mEq/L. Which condition does this represent?
a.Respiratory alkalosis
b.Respiratory acidosis
c.Metabolic acidosis
d.Metabolic alkalosis
Giải thích
An elevated pH with a low PaCO2 and a normal bicarbonate indicates respiratory alkalosis, often caused by hyperventilation.
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