ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis is characterized by a low pH and a high PaCO2, indicating impaired gas exchange or hypoventilation, which causes accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood.
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