the arterial blood gas results show pCO2 of 54 and pH 7.6,this suggest a. metbolic alkalosis b. respiratory...

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the arterial blood gas results show pCO2 of 54 and pH 7.6,thissuggest

a. metbolic alkalosis

b. respiratory alkalosis

c. metabolic acidosis

d. respiratory acidosis

e.norma; blood gas values

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Answer Option A Metabolic alkalosis Explanation Metabolic alkalosis is defined as the condition in which there is an increase in the concentration of the bicarbonate ions and also a simultaneous loss of the H ions leading to an increase in    See Answer
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