Your patient presents with the following lab values: pH 7.28 HCO3 20mEq/L K+ 5.7 Vital signs are as follows: Temperature: 99.0 F Pulse: 100 Respirations: 25 Blood pressure: 90/50mmHg What condition does your patient present with? Discuss causes and potential treatments for this condition. Use scholarly sources to support your reasoning.

Your patient presents with the following lab values: pH 7.28 HCO3 20mEq/L K+ 5.7 Vital signs are as follows: Temperature: 99.0 F Pulse: 100 Respirations: 25 Blood pressure: 90/50mmHg What condition does your patient present with? Discuss causes and potential treatments for this condition. Use scholarly sources to support your reasoning.

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter19: Calculating Iv Infusion And Completion Times

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33SST

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