Using the normal arterial blood gas values (pH = 7.35-7.45; Paco2 = 35-45 mm Hg; HCO 3- = 22-26 mEq/L), identify both the primary disturbance and the degree of compensation
Using the normal arterial blood gas values (pH = 7.35-7.45; Paco2 = 35-45 mm Hg; HCO 3- = 22-26 mEq/L), identify both the primary disturbance and the degree of compensation for these three arterial blood gas readings: (a) pH = 7.20 (b) pH = 7.20 (c) pH = 7.36 Paco 2 = 35 mm Hg Paco 2 = 25 mm Hg Paco 2 = 20 mm Hg [HCO 3- ] = 17 mEq/L [HCO 3- ] = 17 mEq/L [HCO 3- ] = 17 mEq/L