Patient X was admitted to the ICU with a fluid imbalance resulting from episodes of continuous vomiting. An initial arterial blood gas panel was obtained and showed the following results: pH = 7.48 (normal: 7.35-7.45), pCO2 = 42 mm Hg (normal: 35-45 mm Hg), and HCO3- = 29 mEq/L (normal: 22-26 mEq/L). What would be the most likely interpretation of these results?
a. Metabolic alkalosis
b. Respiratory acidosis
c. Respiratory alkalosis
d. Metabolic acidosis
a
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a. Butter b. Carrots c. Milk fat d. Wheat germ oil
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Which nutrients provide four calories per gram?
a. carbohydrate and fat b. fat and protein c. carbohydrate and protein d. alcohol and protein e. carbohydrate and alcohol
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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