ays in which the body tries to compensate for changes in gH, When full compensation has occurred, pH has een returned to normal, even if other values are out of line. When compensation is partial, there is evidence compensation, but pH still is out of normalimits. T our patients are in the Emergency Room, each for a different reason. All 4 patients are in acid-base mbalance OR are just recovering from acid-base imbalance. Follow the directions below to assess each atient's condition. T PatientT Arterial pH PCO, (mm Hg) HCO; (mEg/liter) Normal T 7.35-7.45 35-45T 22-26 Patient AT 7.29 52 30 Patient BT 7.44T 53 35 Patient C 7.31T 32 19 Patient DT 7.50 28 23

12. What are the expected findings in a patient with overhydration?

9.A 24-year-old medical student, in the last few days, he has developed severe diarrhea and has now presented to the hospital. On assessment, he is very dehydrated and tachypnea. An ABG is performed and reveals the following: Pao2: 100 mmHg pH: 7.32 PacO2: 30 mmHg Arab American University-Jenin Faculty of Nursing Tel: 04-241-8888, ext.1234 Fax: 04-2510-813 بعة العربية الأمريكيةجنين ية التمريض ب: 8 8 8 8-241-04، رقم داخلي.1234 04-251-0813 • HCO3-: 13 mEq/L What does the ABG show? Oxygenation (PaO2): Normal pH: Acidosis PACO2: Alkalosis HCO3. Acidosis Interpretation: Metabolic acidosis with partially respiratory compensatio. What is the likely diagnosis, given the patient's history and the above results?