The nurse is reading the laboratory results for a client who is diagnosed with metabolic alkalosis secondary to excessive antacid administration. Which of the following describes this condition?
A) HCO3–> ± 26 mEq/L
B) ¯ CO2< 35
C) ¯ HCO3–< ± 22 mEq/L
D) CO2> 45
A
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HCO3– > ± 26 mEq/L represents metabolic alkalosis, ¯ CO2 <35 is respiratory alkalosis, ¯ HCO3–< ± 22 mEq/L is metabolic acidosis, and CO2 >45 signifies respiratory acidosis.
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