Question

- 33 yo female admitted for uncontrolled diabetes. Blood sugar 425 mg/dL. VS: BP 130/84, P 120, R 28, O2Sat 94%. - ABGs: pH 7.27, PCO2, 40, HCO3 18. A. Resp Acidosis B. Resp Alkalosis c. Metab Acidosis D. Metab Alkalosis

Answer 1

Answer ; C. Metab Acidosis.

Reason ; First condition that should need to be note down would be severe diabetes in the client. The blood values shows decreased bicarbonate level and her pH level is decreased. But the level of her carbon dioxide is maintained for normal. All the lab values clearly explains that the 33 year old female his experiencing above mentioned condition.