Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has DKA. The client's ABG results are pH 7.30, PaCO├óÔÇÜÔÇÜ 34 mm Hg and HCO├óÔÇÜãÆ 21 mEq/L. The nurse should identify that these values indicate which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Low pH (7.30) and low HCO├óÔÇÜãÆ (21 mEq/L) indicate metabolic acidosis, typical in DKA.