When a client's blood pH is greater than 7.45, the client is in which of these states?
a. acidosis c. neutral
b. alkalosis d. buffer
B
The normal body pH range of blood is from 7.35 to 7.45; blood pH above (alkalosis) or below (acidosis) this range can cause profound physiologic problems. A blood pH level below 7.45 is within the normal range.
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