ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN

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A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia with dyspnea. The client's ABG results are pH 7.30, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3 26 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?

A. Metabolic acidosis B. Respiratory acidosis C. Respiratory alkalosis D. Metabolic alkalosis

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Low pH (7.30) and high PaCO2 (50 mm Hg) with normal HCO3 indicate respiratory acidosis due to hypoventilation. Metabolic acidosis, alkalosis, and respiratory alkalosis do not match.

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