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Identify the pathology from the given data. pH Pco2 Plasma HCO3 7.58 High High O Respiratory alkalosis O Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis O Respiratory acidosis

Identify the pathology from the given data. pH Pco2 Plasma HCO3 7.58 High High O Respiratory alkalosis O Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis O Respiratory acidosis

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### Identifying the Pathology from Given Data **Measured Values:** - **pH:** 7.58 - **Pco₂:** High - **Plasma HCO₃:** High **Diagnosis Options:** - ○ Respiratory alkalosis - ○ Metabolic acidosis - ● Metabolic alkalosis (chosen option) - ○ Respiratory acidosis ### Explanation: The data provided indicates elevated pH, high partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pco₂), and high plasma bicarbonate (HCO₃) levels. This combination is indicative of metabolic alkalosis, which is characterized by an increase in blood pH due to elevated bicarbonate levels, often accompanied by compensatory hypoventilation leading to increased Pco₂.
Transcribed Image Text:### Identifying the Pathology from Given Data **Measured Values:** - **pH:** 7.58 - **Pco₂:** High - **Plasma HCO₃:** High **Diagnosis Options:** - ○ Respiratory alkalosis - ○ Metabolic acidosis - ● Metabolic alkalosis (chosen option) - ○ Respiratory acidosis ### Explanation: The data provided indicates elevated pH, high partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pco₂), and high plasma bicarbonate (HCO₃) levels. This combination is indicative of metabolic alkalosis, which is characterized by an increase in blood pH due to elevated bicarbonate levels, often accompanied by compensatory hypoventilation leading to increased Pco₂.
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