A client has nausea and vomiting for 3 days due to a viral infection. Arterial blood gas values of the client are documented
Blood pH 7.61
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide 49 mm Hg
Partial pressure of oxygen 99 mm Hg
Bicarbonate concentration 18 mEq/L
Oxygen saturation 99%
Which statement is correct according to the interpretation of the arterial blood gas values?
A. The blood is basic.
B. The lungs are not responsible for the alkalosis.
C. The condition is uncompensated alkalosis.
D. All of the above
D
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