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You need to suggest possible causes of the disorder. Steps: Normal values for ABG's: pH range 7.35 - 7.45. carbon dioxide partial pressure, 35 - 45 mm Hg. bicarbonate, 24 - 28 mEq/L. Evalutate the patient's ABG's: is the pH normal? Is it too high or too low? Is it acidosis or alkalosis? Is the CO2 normal? Is it too high or too low? ................
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