A client is brought to the emergency department in cardiac arrest. The nurse is aware that the associated acid-base imbalance that will require treatment is
a. both respiratory and metabolic acidosis.
b. both respiratory and metabolic alkalosis.
c. respiratory acidosis.
d. respiratory alkalosis.
A
In cardiac arrest, lactic acid quickly accumulates as a result of anaerobic metabolism. Carbonic acid is elevated as a result of respiratory arrest.
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