Demonstrate the acid-base principles that affect all physiologic systems and how buffering systems regulate this balance)

Apply the information from Module 2- Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance.

Your patient presents with the following lab values:

pH 7.28

HCO3 20mEq/L

K+ 5.7

Vital signs are as follows:

Temperature: 99.0 F

Pulse: 100

Respirations: 25

Blood pressure: 90/50mmHg

Based on what we have learned so far, what condition do you think this patient presents with? Discuss potential causes for this condition.