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A nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood gas results: HCO3-, 18 mEq, PaCO2 28 mm Hg and pH 7.30. The nurse recognizes the client is experiencing which of the following acid base imbalances?

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Rationale: The low bicarbonate level (HCO3) 18mEq/L and low pH 7.30 indicate metabolic acidosis. The low PaCO2 at 28 mm Hg indicates respiratory compensation for the metabolic acidosis.

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