The nurse review the arterial blood gas ABG results of a client and note the following result-pH of 7.30, paCO2 of 50 mm of hg, and bicarbonate (HCO3) of 22 mEq/L. the nurse analysis these results as indicating which condition?
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Metabolic acidosis, compensated
2
Respiratory acidosis, compensated
3
Metabolic alkalosis, uncompensated
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Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated