A 55-year-old male patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the…
From Medical Nursing · Acid-Base Imbalances · Written by Isaac Agyapong (Tutor)
A 55-year-old male patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the medical ward with acute respiratory distress. The nurse notes that the patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results show a pH of 7.31, PaCO2 of 58 mmHg, and HCO3 of 26 mEq/L. Which of the following acid-base imbalances is this patient experiencing?
- A. Respiratory acidosis
- B. Respiratory alkalosis
- C. Metabolic acidosis
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