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The client is an 80-year-old resident of a long-term care facility. The nurse noticed the client getting possessively more confused. Her vital signs are: temperature, 1019; pulse, 112; respiration 3100d gd pressure, 100/70. She is admitted to the hospiral with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Her arterial blood gas results PH 7.50 pCO2 25 mm Hg HCO3 18 mEq/L a.Which of the following interpretations by the nurse would be accurate? b.Respiratory acidosis secondary to anxiety c.Metabolic acidosis secondary to fever d.Respiratory alkalosis secondary to hypoxemia Metabolic alkalosis secondary to bicarbonate excess
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING
NURSING 216

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