Question
Biochemistry Question on pH value
Renal tubular acidosis with ABG value pH=7.24;PO2=80;PaCO2=36;Na=131;HCO3=14;Cl=90;BE=−13;Glucose=135
above ABG picture suggest :
A
Respiratory acidosis
B
Respiratory alkalosis
C
Metabolic acidosis
D
Metabolic alkalosis
Answer
Metabolic acidosis
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Metabolic acidosis.