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What is the best way to evaluate compensation?

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Specializes in ICUs, Tele, etc..

Will u clarify the question more and make it more specific...i mean i'm sure ur talking about adequate compensation by the renal buffer system and the resp system....But what exactly is the question.

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma.

The pt has compensated if they have a normal pH.

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Specializes in Utilization Management.

Very good thread on this topic awhile back. Here's the link:

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25018&page=2&pp=10&highlight=abgs

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Specializes in tele, stepdown/PCU, med/surg.

Nene said it. If the pH is normal, then obviously they are compensating. Also, you would expect BOTH PCO2 and HCO3 to not be normal for a person who is compensated.

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