Arterial blood gases of a client with a diagnosis of acute renal failure reveal a pH of 7.25, HCO3– level of 21 mEq/L, and decreased PCO2 level accompanied by a respiratory rate of 32
This client is most likely experiencing which disorder of acid–base balance?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis
Ans: A
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Metabolic acidosis involves a decreased serum HCO3– concentration along with a decrease in pH. In metabolic acidosis, the body compensates for the decrease in pH by increasing the respiratory rate in an effort to decrease PCO2 and H2CO3 levels.
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