A patient’s arterial blood gas (ABG) results show: pH: 7.50 (normal 7.35–7.45) HCO₃⁻: 34 mEq/L (normal 22–26 mEq/L) PaCO₂: 42 mm Hg (normal 35–45 mm Hg) The nurse explains that this pattern indicates Question Blank 1 of 2 alkalosis caused by a primary increase in Question Blank 2 of 2 .
A patient’s arterial blood gas (ABG) results show: pH: 7
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