Question 114 · LEK · Acid-base balance
A patient with diarrhoea symptoms lasting several days was admitted to the hospital. Arterial blood gas test showed pH = 7.2, PaCO₂ = 28 mmHg. Which acid-base imbalance should be diagnosed in the patient?
- A. respiratory acidosis.
- B. metabolic acidosis.
- C. metabolic alkalosis.
- D. respiratory alkalosis.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
Look at the pH first, then decide whether the CO2 value is the cause or the compensation.
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