Normal values:
pH (7.35-7.45)
pO2(90-100)
pCO2 (35-45)
HCO3(24-32)
Question:
What is this clients disorder?
--> Client with an NG Tube has a pH of 7.50 (Alkalosis), pO2 90 (normal), PCO2 of 42 (normal) and HCO3 25 (normal)
Answer: Metabolic Alkalosis.
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... I understand why it is alkalosis, but why is it metabolic if the HCO3 is in the normal range???
Thanks.