1. A 62 year old woman has been vomiting and experiencing anorexia for several days. After being admitted to the hospital, her ABG studies reported as follows: pH 7.65; Pco2 73mm Hg; HCO3-, 26mEq/liter.
2. Identify the woman's condition and explain what the clinical values reveal.
3. Develop a short term fluid treatment plan based on your explanation of the clinical values.