The nurse reviews the client's most recent blood gas results that include a
▪ pH of 7.43,
▪ PCO2 of 31 mm Hg, and
▪ HCO3 of 21 mEq/L.
Based on these results, the nurse determines that which acid-base imbalance is present?
1
Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
2
Compensated respiratory alkalosis
3
Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
4
Compensated metabolic acidosis