The NP assesses a 55-year-old septic patient who is tachypne…
The NP assesses a 55-year-old septic patient who is tachypneic. ABG: pH 7.53 (7.35–7.45), PaCO₂ 25 (35–45), HCO₃⁻ 23 (22–26). The NP thinks: This alkalosis is from hyperventilation blowing off too much CO₂
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