The nurse is admitting a client with newly diagnosed diabete…
The nurse is admitting a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus and left-sided heart failure. Assessment reveals low blood pressure, increased respiratory rate and depth, drowsiness, and confusion. The client complains of headache and nausea. Based on the serum laboratory results below, how would the nurse interpret the client’s acid-base balance? Lab Results: pH: 7.33HCO3-: 19 mEq/LPaCO2: 41 mm HgPaO2: 88 mm HgPotassium: 5.3 mEq/L Defined Parameters: ABG WDP (within defined parameters) Values pH 7.35-7.45 CO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26