Lab Values
The normal value range for PAO2
What is 80-100 mmHg
This imbalance is most often seen in patients with vomiting or prolonged gastric suctioning
What is Metabolic alkalosis
A pH of 7.28
What is acidosis
PaCO2 42 mmHg HCO3 33 mEq/L
What is Metabolic
This breathing pattern lowers a patient's carbon dioxide level and is commonly seen with respiratory alkalosis
What is hyperventilation
The normal range for HCO3
What is 22-26
This imbalance is most often seen in patients with COPD
What is Respiratory acidosis
A pH of 7.30
What is acidosis
PaCO2 58 mmHg HCO3 25 mEq/L
What is Respiratory
A patient with respiratory acidosis may show this decreased level of alertness as carbon dioxide builds up.
What is lethargy?
The normal range for pH
What is 7.35-7.45
This imbalance is most often seen in patients with anxiety, pain, fear, or stress.
What is Respiratory Alkalosis
A pH of 7.52
What is Alkalosis
PaCO2 40 mmHg HCO3 20 mEq/L
What is Metabolic
A patient with metabolic alkalosis may develop electrolyte changes that affect the heart. The nurse uses this ongoing assessment to watch for abnormal heart rhythm.
What is continuous heart monitoring?
The normal range for PACO2
What is 35-45 mmHg
This imbalance is most often seen in patients with renal failure, aspirin overdose or diabetes
A pH of 7.47
What is Alkalosis
PaCO2 52 mmHg HCO3 24 mEq/L
What is Respiratory
A patient has diabetic ketoacidosis and is also hypoxic. Before addressing the high blood glucose or dehydration, the nurse prioritizes a prescription for this treatment to improve oxygenation..
What is supplemental oxygen?