A client has had nausea and vomiting for 3 days due to a vir…
A client has had nausea and vomiting for 3 days due to a viral infection. Arterial blood gas values of the client are documented as shown. Blood pH 7.61 (7.35-7.45) PaCO2 49 mm Hg (35-45 mmHg) HCO3 38 mEq/L (22-26 mEq/L O2 sat 99% (97-100%) Which type of acid base imbalace does this arterial blood gas (ABG) reflect?
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