A patient is experiencing respiratory distress due to opioid
ingestion. The acid base values are:
pH: 7.31
CO2: 55
HCO3: 24
A. Explain the cause for the pH value
B. Explain the cause for the CO2 value
C. Explain how compensation may occur
2. A patient is experiencing respiratory distress after a
fight with their spouse. The acid base values are:
pH: 7.48
CO2: 31
HCO3: 24
A. Explain the cause for the pH value
B. Explain the cause for the CO2 value
C. Explain how compensation may occur
3. A patient is experiencing severe diarrhea . The acid base
values are:
pH: 7.33
CO2: 39
HCO3: 19
A. Explain the cause for the pH value
B. Explain the cause for the HCO3 value
C. Explain how compensation may occur
4. A patient is is experiencing severe vomiting. The acid base
values are:
pH: 7.49
CO2: 42
HCO3: 31
A. Explain the cause for the pH value
B. Explain the cause for the HCO3 value
C. Explain how compensation may occur