The patient with long-term obstructive pulmonary disease has…
The patient with long-term obstructive pulmonary disease has a pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 49 mm Hg, and a HCO3– of 24 mEq/L. From this laboratory information, the nurse assesses the patient is in: (Normal ranges = pH 7.35 to 7.45; PaCO2 35 to 45; HCO3- 22 to 26)