Jillian is a 55 lb., 6-year-old female who fell into a freshwater lake while duck hunting with her father. Jillian wasunaccounted for 15-20 minutes until her body was found floatingface down in the water. She was immediately pulled out and basiclife support was started. Upon arrival at the hospital, his ABGresults were as follows: pH = 6.90; PO2 = 49 mmHg; PCO2 = 54 mmHg;and HCO3- = 24 mEq/L.
1. What is Jillian’s acid-base disturbance?
2. What is the specific cause of his acid-base disturbance? Explainyour answer.
