Question

Which one of the following acid-base imbalances? Arterial blood gas levels are obtained from the client. If the client’s results are pH 7.48, CO2 42 mm Hg, and HCO3 32 mEq/L.

A. Metabolic acidosisB. Respiratory acidosisC. Respiratory alkalosisD. Metabolic alkalosis

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is Metabolic alkalosis (D). A pH of 7.48 shows slight alkalinity, this normal concentration of Co2 in the blood ranges from 35 mmHg (millimetre Mercury) to 45 mmHg and the normal HCo3 ( Hydrogen trioxo carbonate ion) concentration ranges from 22mEq/L to 26mEq/L.

Therefor the patients pH level is high the Co2 level is normal and the HCo3 level is high. Hence, Metabolic alkalosis