When Evaluating Arterial Blood Gases (Abgs), Which Value Is Consistent With Metabolic Alkalosis?

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When Evaluating Arterial Blood Gases (Abgs), Which Value Is Consistent With Metabolic Alkalosis?

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pH 7.48 - Metabolic alkalosis is a clinical disturbance characterized by a high pH and high plasma bicarbonate concentration. The HCO value is below normal. The PaCO value and the oxygen saturation level are within a normal range.

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