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The nurse should interpret these results to indicate that the client has? Laboratory: pH 7.30 [7.35-7.45], PaCO2 50 mmHg [35-45 mm Hg], HCO3- 24 mEq/L [22-28 mEq/L]

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Rationale: Low pH (7.30) and high PaCO2 (50 mm Hg) with normal HCO3- indicate uncompensated respiratory acidosis (
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