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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and whose respirations are shallow and 9/min. Which of the following acid-based imbalances should the nurse identify the client as being at risk for developing initially?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Shallow, slow respirations cause CO2 retention, leading to respiratory acidosis as the initial acid-base imbalance.

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