A client has pH 7.50, PaCO2 30 mmHg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret this result?

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D. uncompensated respiratory alkalosis — The pH is alkalotic and PaCO2 is low with normal bicarbonate, indicating uncompensated respiratory alkalosis.

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A. metabolic acidosis

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B. uncompensated metabolic alkalosis

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C. fully compensated respiratory acidosis