1) the values of potassium, chlorine and HCO3 values are abnormal and this is due to metabolic alkalosis which is causing high HCO3 values. 2) the pH is alkalotic and it is abnormal due to metabolic alkalosis Solution 1) the values of potassium, chlorine and HCO3 values are abnormal and this is due to metabolic alkalosis which is causing high HCO3 values. 2) the pH is alkalotic and it is abnormal due to metabolic alkalosis.