What should be on the differential diagnosis for metabolic acidosis?
| Sodium (Na+) | 156 mEq/L |
| Potassium (K+) | 4.0 mEq/L |
| Chloride (Cl–) | 115 mEq/L |
| Arterial blood gases (ABGs) | pH- 7.30; Pco2-40; Po2-70; HCO3-20 |
| Normal values | |
| Sodium (Na+) | 136-146 mEq/L |
| Potassium (K+) | 3.5-5.1 mEq/L |
| Chloride (Cl–) | 98-106 mEq/L |
| Arterial blood gases (ABGs) | pH- 7.35-7.45
Pco2- 35-45 mmHg Po2-80-100 mmHg HCO3–22-28 mEq/L |
What should be on the differential diagnosis for metabolic acidosis? Based on her ABG, do you think her acidosis is compensated or uncompensated? Why or why not?
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