Which of these ABG results would you expect to see in C.J.?
a. pH 7.40, Pao2 88, Paco2 34, HCO3 23
b. pH 7.48, Pao2 90, Paco2 30, HCO3 28
c. pH 7.27, Pao2 90, Paco2 50, HCO3 20
d. pH 7.26, Pao2 94, Paco2 23, HCO3 18
d
Because C.J. has DKA, she would be expected to have metabolic acidosis, directly related to
ketosis, with respiratory alkalosis secondary to Kussmaul's respirations.
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