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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood gas (ABG) values include: pH 7.22, PaCO₂ 68 mm Hg, Base excess -2, PaO₂ 78 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 80%, Bicarbonate 28 mEq/L. Which of the following interpretations of the ABG values should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Low pH (7.22) and high PaCO₂ (68 mm Hg) indicate respiratory acidosis, caused by CO₂ accumulation due to inadequate ventilation.

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