Watkins ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) results were.... How does the nurse interpret the results?
a) pH 7.48, PaCO2 32 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L: Respiratory alkalosis
b) pH 7.25, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L: Metabolic acidosis
c) pH 7.35, PaCO2 45 mmHg, HCO3 28 mEq/L: Respiratory acidosis
d) pH 7.42, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3 30 mEq/L: Metabolic alkalosis