The nurse is caring for a client with uncompensated respiratory acidosis. Which acid-base findings will the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A) pH 7.29
B) HCO3 23 mmoL/L
C) HCO3 18 mmoL/L
D) pH 7.48
E) PaCO2 50 mmHg
A) pH 7.29
B) HCO3 23 mmoL/L
E) PaCO2 50 mmHg
Explanation: A) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis presents with a decreased pH (below 7.35), elevated PaCO2 (above 45 mmHg), and a normal HCO3 (22-26 mmoL/L). A decreased HCO3 and increased pH do not represent uncompensated respiratory acidosis.
B) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis presents with a decreased pH (below 7.35), elevated PaCO2 (above 45 mmHg), and a normal HCO3 (22-26 mmoL/L). A decreased HCO3 and increased pH do not represent uncompensated respiratory acidosis.
C) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis presents with a decreased pH (below 7.35), elevated PaCO2 (above 45 mmHg), and a normal HCO3 (22-26 mmoL/L). A decreased HCO3 and increased pH do not represent uncompensated respiratory acidosis.
D) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis presents with a decreased pH (below 7.35), elevated PaCO2 (above 45 mmHg), and a normal HCO3 (22-26 mmoL/L). A decreased HCO3 and increased pH do not represent uncompensated respiratory acidosis.
E) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis presents with a decreased pH (below 7.35), elevated PaCO2 (above 45 mmHg), and a normal HCO3 (22-26 mmoL/L). A decreased HCO3 and increased pH do not represent uncompensated respiratory acidosis.
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