A 4-year-old child was admitted to hospital hyperventilating, after drinking an unknown substance from a bottle found in a garage. The laboratory results are shown below (reference ranges are given in brackets): Sodium 134 mmol/L (132-144) Potassium 6.1 mmolL (3.5-5.0) Chloride 94 mmol/L (95-108) HCO3- 10 mmol/L (24-29) Urea 4.2 mmol/L (2.7-7.5) pH 7.20 (7.35–7.45) PCO2 3.2 kPa (4.7-6.0) PO2 13.2 kPa (12-14.6) (a) Is there an acid-base disorder present, if so what type? (b) Is there any compensation? (c) What do the other 1laboratory investigations indicate?

A 4-year-old child was admitted to hospital hyperventilating, after drinking an unknown substance from a bottle found in a garage. The laboratory results are shown below (reference ranges are given in brackets): Sodium 134 mmol/L (132-144) Potassium 6.1 mmolL (3.5-5.0) Chloride 94 mmol/L (95-108) HCO3- 10 mmol/L (24-29) Urea 4.2 mmol/L (2.7-7.5) pH 7.20 (7.35–7.45) PCO2 3.2 kPa (4.7-6.0) PO2 13.2 kPa (12-14.6) (a) Is there an acid-base disorder present, if so what type? (b) Is there any compensation? (c) What do the other 1laboratory investigations indicate?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.8P

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