As a result of opioid administration, a child's respirations are slow and shallow. Which should the nurse anticipate when assessing the child's arterial blood gas?

1. Increased PCO2 and respiratory acidosis
2. Decreased PCO2 and respiratory alkalosis
3. Low pH and low PCO2
4. High pH and high PCO2


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Explanation:
1. Due to inadequate respirations, the child retains CO2 and develops respiratory acidosis.
2. This statement is incorrect as the child retains carbon dioxide.
3. The pH would be acidic, but the pH would be high.
4. The child would have a low pH (acidosis) and high PCO2.

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