What is the reason for A.W.'s ABG results?
Nursing
ABG or arterial blood gas is a diagnostic test to measure the amount of arterial gases present.
As the affected lung is almost collapsed it is not taking part in gas exchange resulting in increased CO2. This is the reason for altered results of ABG.
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A Partial has an arterial blood gas ( ABG ) test done. the
blood work results are displayed in the table.
A patient has an arterial blood gas (ABG) test done. The blood work results are displayed in the table. blood pH (HCO3)(mEq/L) PCO, (mmHg) 7.32 29 50 Which type of condition does the patient have? O respiratory alkalosis O metabolic acidosis O metabolic alkalosis O respiratory acidosis Which was the initial chemical change? O HCO3] Opco, What could be...
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what are the tricks to know ABG compensation, uncompensation, partially compensation? what are the best ways to know ABG more easy to understand?
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