ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 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 alkalosis B. Respiratory alkalosis C. Metabolic acidosis D. Respiratory acidosis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The ABG results show a low pH (7.30) and high PaCO2 (50 mm Hg), indicating respiratory acidosis, which occurs due to impaired gas exchange and carbon dioxide retention in conditions like pneumonia.

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