A Patient Has Been Hospitalized Several Times in 6 Months

Multiple Choice

A patient has been hospitalized several times in 6 months with severe ECV depletion and hypokalemia resulting from chronic laxative abuse.Which blood gas results should be relayed to the physician?

A) pH in high part of normal range, PaO₂ normal, PaCO₂ normal, bicarbonate normal
B) pH in high part of normal range, PaO₂ normal, PaCO₂ high, bicarbonate high
C) pH in low part of normal range, PaO₂ normal, PaCO₂ low, bicarbonate low
D) pH in low part of normal range, PaO₂ normal, PaCO₂ normal, bicarbonate normal