pH- 7.

10
PCO2- 46 mmHg
HCO3- 29 mEq/L

pH- 7.50
PCO2- 30 mmHg
HCO3- 19 mEq/L
pH- 7.10
PCO2- 30 mmHg
HCO3- 19 mEq/L

pH- 8
PCO2- 50 mmHg
HCO3- 32 mEq/L
A client who is found unresponsive has ABG drawn
and the results indicate the following: pH is 7.12,
PCO2 is 90 mmHg, and HCO3 is 22 mEq/L. The nurse
interprets the results as indicating which conditon:

a. Metabolic acidosis w/ compensation

b. Respiratory acidosis w/ compensation
c. Metabolic acidosis w/o compensation
d. Respiratory acidosis w/o compensation
A nurse reviews the ABG of the client and notes the
following: pH 7.45, PCO2 of 30 mmHg, and HCO3 of
22 mEq/L. The nurse analyzes the results as indicating
which condition?
a. Metabloc acidosis, compensated
b. Respiratory alkalosis, compensated
c. Metabolic alkalosis, uncompensated
d. Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated