Arterial blood gases indicate how well the body's acid base balance is functioning. A client is admitted to the medical unit. The arterial blood gases are ordered and indicate respiratory acidosis
Which arterial blood gas results indicate respiratory acidosis? A) Decrease pH; decrease bicarbonate
B) Decrease pH; increase carbon dioxide
C) Increase pH; increase bicarbonate
D) Increase pH; decrease carbon dioxide
B
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Decrease pH; decrease bicarbonate indicates metabolic acidosis. Decrease pH; increase carbon dioxide is respiratory acidosis. Increase pH; increase bicarbonate is metabolic alkalosis. Increase pH; decrease carbon dioxide is respiratory alkalosis.
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