Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
The nurse should interpret these results to indicate that the client has? Laboratory: pH 7.30 [7.35-7.45], PaCO2 50 mmHg [35-45 mm Hg], HCO3- 24 mEq/L [22-28 mEq/L]
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Low pH (7.30) and high PaCO2 (50 mm Hg) with normal HCO3- indicate uncompensated respiratory acidosis (A).