A child has the following results for an ABG: pH: 7.42 pCO2: 43.9 HCO3: 26.8 The nurse interprets these results to be:
1. Compensated Respiratory Acidosis.
2. Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis.
3. Normal ABG.
4. Compensated Metabolic Acidosis.
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1. All results are within normal range and are not causing acidosis or compensation.
2. All results are within normal range and are not causing alkalosis or compensation.
3. All results are within normal ranges, thus this is a normal ABG finding.
4. All results are within normal range and are not causing compensation or acidosis.
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