Questions: Question 7 1 pts The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG result. pH 7.49 PaCO2 41 mmHg HCO3 38 mEq / L Which of the following is an appropriate interpretation of these results? respiratory acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Next

Question 7 1 pts The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG result. pH 7.49 PaCO2 41 mmHg HCO3 38 mEq / L Which of the following is an appropriate interpretation of these results? respiratory acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Next
Transcript text: Question 7 1 pts The nurse is caring for a client with the following ABG result. pH 7.49 PaCO 241 mmHg HCO3 $38 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$ Which of the following is an appropriate interpretation of these results? respiratory acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Next
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The answer is the fourth one: Metabolic alkalosis.

Explanation:

  • pH 7.49: This indicates alkalosis, as the normal pH range is 7.35-7.45.
  • PaCO2 41 mmHg: This is within the normal range (35-45 mmHg), suggesting that the respiratory system is not the primary cause of the alkalosis.
  • HCO3 $38 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$: This is elevated above the normal range (22-26 mEq/L), indicating a metabolic cause.

Therefore, the appropriate interpretation of these ABG results is metabolic alkalosis.

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