Nursing · Fluid and Electrolytes
A 55-year-old man with known COPD presents with an acute exacerbation. ABG analysis reveals: pH 7.30, PaCO2 68 mmHg, HCO3- 28 mmol/L, and PaO2 60 mmHg. What is the correct acid-base interpretation?
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- 1Metabolic acidosis (partially compensated)
- 2Respiratory acidosis (partially compensated)✓
- 3Respiratory acidosis (uncompensated)
- 4Metabolic alkalosis (uncompensated)
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Respiratory acidosis (partially compensated)
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