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Practice Question

A nurse reviews the following ABG result:✅pH 7.37✅PaO2 84✅PaCO2 54✅Bicarbonate: 31✅Saturation: 95%What is the interpretation of this ABG?

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Correct Answer:

Fully compensated Respiratory Acidosis

Rationale:

🧪The pH is normal (7.37), but it's slightly toward the acidotic range, suggesting compensation.

🌬️The PaCO2 is elevated (54), indicating respiratory acidosis as the primary imbalance.

🧫The bicarbonate is elevated (31), showing that metabolic compensation has occurred to normalize the pH.

📈Since the pH has returned to the normal range, this confirms the condition is fully compensated respiratory acidosis.

📌Core Message

A normal pH with elevated PaCO2 and bicarbonate indicates fully compensated respiratory acidosis.

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