A child is in uncompensated metabolic acidosis. What should the nurse expect the arterial blood gas to be?
a. HCO3, 24; pH, 7.35
b. HCO3, 28; pH, 7.50
c. HCO3, 20; pH, 7.30
d. HCO3, 26; pH, 7.40
ANS: C
Laboratory findings of uncompensated metabolic acidosis include lowered plasma pH (<7.35) and diminished plasma bicarbonate concentration (normal HCO3 is 22–26).
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