A patient presents with an acute onset of CHF with no histor…
A patient presents with an acute onset of CHF with no history of chronic lung disease, his vital signs are as follows: HR 145, RR 30 bpm, B/P 178/96, SpO2 93% on 6 L/NC, he is complaining of SOB, tightening of his chest and exhibiting diaphoresis. The physician orders an ABG with the following results: pH 7.54, PaCO2 29, HCO3 24 mEq/L. Interpret this ABG.
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