The client has a blood pH of 7.25, decreased bicarbonate level, and a PaCO2 of 38 mm Hg. The nurse interprets these arterial blood gas values to mean that the client is in:
1. metabolic acidosis.
2. respiratory acidosis.
3. metabolic alkalosis.
4. respiratory alkalosis.
ANS: 1
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