Identifying, Monitoring, Providing Care, and Administering Medication to Treat Multisystem Diseases - CCRN

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The critical care nurse knows that metabolic acidosis is defined by which of the following parameters?

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Metabolic acidosis is one of the four main acid-base disorders. The disorder is characterized by a bloodstream pH < 7.35 and a \[HCO3-\] < 22 mEq/L. The decrease in bicarbonate ion can be due to an endocrine, gastrointestinal, or renal disorder, as well as a nutritional deficiency.

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