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

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

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