The nurse is reviewing the client's most recent arterial blood gas, and finds values of pH: 7.34, pCO2: 52, and HCO3: 28. The nurse interprets these results to mean:
1. The kidneys are compensating for respiratory acidosis.
2. The respiratory system is compensating for metabolic alkalosis.
3. The kidneys are compensating for respiratory alkalosis.
4. The pH is normal.
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Rationale: While the pH is only mildly acidic, it points to acidosis, the pCO2 is elevated and the bicarbonate is elevated. As a result of elevated carbon dioxide levels, the kidneys are attempting to compensate by raising bicarbonate levels, and have corrected enough to bring pH close to normal.
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