What is the correct interpretation of the following arterial blood gas values: pH of 7.38, PaCO2 of 38 mm Hg, and HCO3– of 23 mEq/L?
a. Normal c. Respiratory acidosis
b. Respiratory alkalo-sis d. Metabolic acidosis
ANS: A
The values for all three results are within normal limits.
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