4.If the abnormal pH is due to a change in pCO2, then the condition is (metabolic, respiratory). If the abnormal pH is due to a change in HCO3-, then the condition is (metabolic, respiratory) 5. Return to the patient chart and in the empty boxes indicate whether each measured value is normal (N), high (H) or low (L).
4.If the abnormal pH is due to a change in pCO2, then the condition is (metabolic, respiratory). If the abnormal pH is due to a change in HCO3-, then the condition is (metabolic, respiratory) 5. Return to the patient chart and in the empty boxes indicate whether each measured value is normal (N), high (H) or low (L).
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4.If the abnormal pH is due to a change in pCO2, then the condition is (
If the abnormal pH is due to a change in HCO3-, then the condition is (metabolic, respiratory)
5. Return to the patient chart and in the empty boxes indicate whether each measured value is normal (N), high (H) or low (L).
Transcribed Image Text:This activity is designed to help you review the conditions of acidosis and alkalosis, their symptoms and the
ways in which the body tries to compensate for changes in gt, When full compensation has occurred, pH has
been returned to normal, even if other values are out of line. When compensation is partial, there is evidence-
of compensation, but pH still is out of normal·limits. I
Four patients are in the Emergency Room, each for a different reason. All 4 patients are in acid-base
imbalance OR are just recovering from acid-base imbalance. Follow the directions below to assess each
patient's condition. T
Patient T
Arterial pH
PCO: (mm-Hg)!
HCO: (mEg/liter)
Normal T
7.35-7.45
35-45T
22-26
Patient AT
7.29
52
30
Patient BT
7.44T
53
35
Patient C
7.31T
32
19
Patient DT
7.50
28
23
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