LD is a 56 yo M admitted 2° c/o shortness of breath and difficulty breathing and is diagnosed with pneumonia. He has a history of CHF, osteoarthritis, HTN, gout, and coronary artery disease.
Ht 5’9 ½” Wt 220#
LABS:
Na
133
ABGs:
ph
7.49
(7.35-7.45)
CL
103
pCO2
30
(35-45)
BUN
25
pO2
96
(80-100)
Glu
207
HCO3
29
(21-28)
K
4.1
CO2
34
Cr
1.7
ALB
3.2
CHOL
320
-The above would result in:
A) a lower pH. B) an increased pH. C) an increased pCO₃. D) an increased pCO₂.
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