Which blood gas value indicates that the client is experiencing hypercarbia?
A. pH = 7.33
B. Bicarbonate = 20 mEq/L
C. PaCO2 = 60 mm Hg
D. PaO2 = 80 mm Hg
C
The low pH, the elevated carbon dioxide level, and the low oxygen concentration all indicate that the client is experiencing poor gas exchange and has acidosis. The low pH and the low oxygen concentration could occur without hypercarbia. Only the elevated carbon dioxide concentration confirms hypercarbia.
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