A patient was brought into the hospital with increased work…
A patient was brought into the hospital with increased work of breathing but lungs are clear on auscultation. Assesment of vitals and arterial blood gas reveals:Pulse 106 bpm pH – 7.22Resp. rate 32 breaths/min PaCO2 – 24 torrSpO2 98% PaO2 – 93 torrBP 135/80 mmHg HCO3 – 16 mEq/LElevated Blood glucose 650 mg/dl BE/BD – (-6)Temp. 37°C