Arterial blood gas values of a client are documented by the nurse
Blood pH 7.37
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide 47 mm Hg
Partial pressure of oxygen 85 mm Hg
Bicarbonate concentration 26 mEq/L
Oxygen saturation 87%
Which condition has the client developed?
A. Compensated metabolic acidosis
B. Compensated respiratory acidosis
C. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
D. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
____
B
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