D Question 2
1 pts
Physiological Ranges:
pH-7.35-7.45
• PaCO2-35-45mmHg
HCO3' - 22 - 26 mEq/L
A 30-year-old patient with a history of anxiety attack present to the Emergency Department (ED). A STAT ABG (arterial
blood gas) was order with the following result:
• pH - 7.50
Paco, - 30 mmHg
HCO 24 mEq/L
Based on the information above, what was her acid/base disturbance if any?
Primary respiratory acidosis
Primary respiratory alkalosis
Primary metabolic acidosis
Primary metabolic alkalosis
O None