A patient is diagnosed with renal insufficiency. The results of an ABG analysis indicate metabolic acidosis. In metabolic acidosis, the nurse would expect the pH to decrease to less than _____ and the bicarbonate level to decrease to less than _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
7.35; 22
The normal arterial blood pH value is 7.35 to 7.45 (acidic is less than 7.35, and alkalotic is greater than 7.45). The normal range of bicarbonate (HCO3-) is 22 to 26 mEq/L. Levels below 22 mEq/L usually indicate metabolic acidosis.
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