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Over simplified ABG review.
Everything you need to pass the NCLEX and your tests for the nursing management of Arterial Blood Gases (ABG).
Steps to Read an ABG.
Solving Primary Problem
1. Draw Arrows
2. ROME
3. pH Acidic or Alkaline
Solving for Compensation
1. How do you know it is being compensated?
-Co2 & Co3 must both be abnormal
2. What is the compensating Mechanism?
-The opposite of the primary problem
3. Is it Full or Partial Compensation?
-If pH Normal = Full
-If pH Abnormal = Partial
Disclaimer: It is still your responsibility to verify all information and listen to your instructor first. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.