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Acid-Base Balance

2 articles in this clinical category.

Acid-Base Balance2026-05-10
Respiratory Acidosis vs Respiratory Alkalosis: ABG Patterns for Nurses
Respiratory acid-base disorders start with ventilation: retained CO2 causes acidosis, excessive CO2 loss causes alkalosis.
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Acid-Base Balance2026-05-10
Metabolic Acidosis vs Metabolic Alkalosis: Nursing Pathophysiology Review
Use bicarbonate direction, cause patterns, compensation, and patient safety cues to distinguish metabolic acidosis from metabolic alkalosis.
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