NCLEX ABG Analysis (NCLEX)

Question 1 Dave, a 6-year-old boy, was rushed to the hospital following her mother’s complaint that her son has been vomiting, nauseated and has overall weakness. After series of tests, the nurse notes the laboratory results: potassium: 2.9 mEq. Which primary acid-base imbalance is this boy at risk for if medical intervention is not carried out? Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Alkalosis Metabolic Acidosis Metabolic Alkalosis Question 1 Explanation: Vomiting, hypokalemia, overdosage of N...