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Average Score: 75%
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The client is admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Blood gases reveal pH 7.36, CO2 45, O2 84, bicarb 28. The nurse would assess the client to be in:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Normal pH with elevated CO2 and bicarbonate indicates compensated respiratory acidosis, typical in COPD.