A client with Guillain-Barré syndrome develops respiratory acidosis as a result of reduced alveolar ventilation. Which combination of arterial blood gas (ABG) values confirms respiratory acidosis?
a) pH, 7.5; PaCO2 30 mm Hg
b) pH, 7.40; PaCO2 35 mm Hg
c) pH, 7.35; PaCO2 40 mm Hg
d) pH, 7.25; PaCO2 50 mm Hg
Answer: d) pH, 7.25; PaCO2 50 mm Hg
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