[Answered]: A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube placed…

A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube placed during abdominal surgery. During postoperative convalescence, the nurse identifies that the client is manifesting a hand tremor, muscle twitching, and confusion. Which arterial blood gases consistent with metabolic alkalosis should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? Reference Range pH 17.35 to 7.45] PaCO2 135 to 45 mm Hg] HCO3 [21 to 28 mEq/L or 21 to 28 mmol/L] PaO2 [80 to 100 mm Hg] A. pH 7.30, PCO, 20 mm Hg, HCO, 22 mEq/L (22 mmol/L), PO, 85 mm Hg. B. pH 7.46, PCO, 55 mm Hg, HCO, 36 mEq/L (36 mmol/L), PO, 95 mm Hg. C. pH 7.49, PCO, 45 mm Hg, HCO, 32 mEq/L (32 mmol), PO, 90 mm Hg. D. pH 7.29, PCO, 35 mm Hg, HCO, 25 mEq/L (25 mmol/L), PO, 99 mm Hg