A patient’s ABG shows: pH 7.45, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 36 mEq/L. What condition does this most likely indicate?

If a patient is experiencing metabolic alkalosis, which ABG result might be expected?

In a patient with a suspected pulmonary embolism, what ABG changes might you expect?

ABG results show: pH 7.45, PaCO2 35 mmHg, HCO3- 21 mEq/L. What is the interpretation?

A patient has a pH of 7.30, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 18 mEq/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?

In a patient with respiratory acidosis, what is the expected change in the kidneys?

What is a common cause of metabolic acidosis?

A patient presents with tachycardia and muscle cramps. ABG analysis shows: pH 7.50, PaCO2 38 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L. What should the nurse assess for?

A patient with chronic respiratory acidosis may develop:

ABG results show: pH 7.40, PaCO2 32 mmHg, HCO3- 19 mEq/L. Which acid-base balance does this indicate?

A nurse reviews an ABG report: pH 7.35, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?

A patient is hypoventilating after a drug overdose. What would their ABG likely show?

A patient has a pH of 7.39, PaCO2 of 52 mmHg, and HCO3- of 28 mEq/L. This patient is likely experiencing:

A patient with chronic kidney disease has a pH of 7.35 and HCO3- of 18 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

A patient presents with tachypnea and lightheadedness. Which ABG finding would be expected?

A patient with a history of excessive alcohol consumption presents with ABG results: pH 7.30, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

A patient has a pH of 7.39, PaCO2 of 52 mmHg, and HCO3- of 28 mEq/L. This patient is likely experiencing:

A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the primary acid-base imbalance?

Which patient condition would most likely cause metabolic alkalosis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with COPD. Which ABG result would indicate respiratory acidosis?

A nurse notices a patient has rapid, shallow breathing. The patient’s ABG shows: pH 7.45, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

Which of the following ABG results would indicate metabolic acidosis?

A patient with renal failure presents with ABG results: pH 7.32, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3- 16 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

A patient with chronic kidney disease shows signs of acidosis. What ABG change would be expected?

A patient with an acute asthma attack is likely to have which of the following ABG results?

A patient presents with confusion and fatigue. Their ABG results show: pH 7.28, PaCO2 58 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. What condition do these findings suggest?

A patient presents with a high HCO3- level and a pH of 7.50. What could this indicate?

If a patient’s ABG shows a pH of 7.28, what should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is assessing a patient with potential metabolic acidosis. Which sign would be most indicative?

If a patient is experiencing metabolic acidosis, what would you expect the respiratory compensation to be?

Which of the following can lead to metabolic alkalosis?

In which condition would you expect to see a decreased HCO3- level?

A patient in renal failure presents with pH 7.30 and HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the expected respiratory response?

Which of the following scenarios would likely lead to respiratory alkalosis?

A patient presents with confusion and lethargy. ABG analysis reveals pH 7.34, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions is the priority?

What is the normal range for arterial blood pH?

A patient with severe dehydration would likely exhibit which of the following ABG results?

ABG results show: pH 7.38, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L. This indicates which type of compensation?

ABG results show: pH 7.48, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.30, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What is the primary acid-base disturbance?

Which of the following ABG values would indicate respiratory alkalosis?

A patient is experiencing respiratory distress and has an ABG result of pH 7.32, PaCO2 52 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

A patient with renal failure shows ABG results of pH 7.25, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 16 mEq/L. This indicates:

A patient with a history of COPD is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which intervention is most appropriate?

The nurse is interpreting ABG results: pH 7.50, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What condition is indicated?

A patient’s ABG indicates a pH of 7.50, what should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is reviewing ABG results: pH 7.35, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3- 25 mEq/L. Which condition is most likely?

A patient with diabetes presents with a fruity odor on their breath. ABG results show: pH 7.25, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What condition is this indicative of?

A patient is hyperventilating due to anxiety. What would you expect their ABG results to show?

ABG results show: pH 7.47, PaCO2 38 mmHg, HCO3- 29 mEq/L. The nurse should assess for which of the following?