Pathophysiology Part 1: Discussion Answer the following questions about the respiratory system, using the included case study, for this week’s discussion. Explain what ARDS is. Explain what is significant with her lab results using the ABG normal values and the nursing mnemonic ROME which was also referenced in week #2 of this course. Explain what […]
Explain how the compensatory mechanism is going to affect this imbalance. Relate your answer to the following equation: CO2 + H20 ↔ H2CO3 ↔ HCO3- + H+
Acid-Base Balance Case Study Read the Acid-Base Case Study. Henry was admitted to the emergency room with the following symptoms a headache, nauseous, confused and extreme sleepiness. Labs were drawn and the following results were returned: Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) pH: 7.25 Pco2: 33 HCO3-: 15 mEq/L Download the case study worksheet. Answer the following […]