A nurse is reviewing a patient’s arterial blood gas values. Which of the following conditions apply under the following values?
pH- 7.49
Bicarbonate ion 24 mEq/dl
PaCO2 31 mmHg
PaO2 52 mmHg
FiO2 – .22
A. respiratory acidosis
B. respiratory alkalosis
C. metabolic acidosis
D. metabolic alkalosis
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