196) An elderly client admitted with a diagnosis of heart failure has been taking furosemide (Lasix) for treatment of heart failure. Serum potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L. Which of the following ABG results would the nurse expect this client to manifest?
A) pH 7.20; PaCO2 50; HCO3- 22; PaO2 93
B) pH 7.30; PaCO2 48; HCO3- 36; PaO2 90
C) pH 7.49; PaCO2 36; HCO3- 30; PaO2 90
D) pH 7.50; PaCO2 49; HCO3- 18; PaO2 90
ANSWER
A) pH 7.20; PaCO2 50; HCO3- 22; PaO2 93
B) pH 7.30; PaCO2 48; HCO3- 36; PaO2 90
C) pH 7.49; PaCO2 36; HCO3- 30; PaO2 90
D) pH 7.50; PaCO2 49; HCO3- 18; PaO2 90
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