[Solved]: A 28-year-old client is brought to the Emergency…

A 28-year-old client is brought to the Emergency Department with abdominal pain and tachypnea. The client reports that they have been extremely thirsty but cannot keep hydrated due to excessive diarrhea for the past four days. Past medical history (PMHx): kidney failure, Diabetes Mellitus Type I, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) VS: HR110, BP 110/78, RR 35, SaO2 96% on room air (RA) Assessment: The client appears weak, with dry mucous membranes, dry lips, and a fruity odor ABG: pH 7.10, PaCO2 40 mmHg, PaO2 90 mmHg, HCO3 12 mEq/L Blood Glucose: 380 mg/dL(high) Urinalysis: elevated glucose, large amount of ketones Healthcare provider notes indicate the client is in diabetic ketoacidosis. The following questions do not need to be answered in this assignment but may be helpful to consider as you are interpreting ABGs: Is the pH high or low? Is the PaCO2 high or low? Is the HCO3 high or low? Which value matches the pH (PaCO2 or HCO3)? Which acid/base issue is occurring in case study 4? Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic acidosis