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pH 7.28 pCO2 40 HCO3 18 A. Respiratory acidosis without compensation B. Respiratory alkalosis with partial compensation C. Metabolic alkalosis with partial compensation D. Metabolic acidosis without compensation {Ans: D}You are reviewing the results of an ABG. Both the pH and the HCO3 values are abnormal and match. The primary problem is: A. Respiratory B. Renal C. Metabolic D. Compensation {Ans: C}A patient has been having frequent liquid diarrhea for the last 24 hours. A stool sample was sent to the laboratory to confirm possible Clostridium difficile infection. The nurse should monitor the patient for which electrolyte imbalance? A. Hypokalemia B. Dehydration C. Hyponatremia D. Hypocalcemia {Ans: A}Which of the following may be a reason to order an ABG on a patient? A. The patient suddenly develops shortness of breath B. An asthmatic is starting to show signs of tiring C. A diabetic has developed Kussmaul's respirations D. All of the above {Ans: D}While monitoring a patient who has fluid overload, the nurse would be most concerned about which assessment finding? A. Bounding pulse B. Neck vein distention C. Presence of crackles in the lungs D. Pitting edema in the feet {Ans: C}A calculated ABG