A client has pH 7.28, HCO3 17 mEq/L, and PaCO2 36 mmHg. What is the interpretation?

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Accepted Answer

B. uncompensated metabolic acidosis — Low pH with low bicarbonate and near-normal PaCO2 indicates uncompensated metabolic acidosis.

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A. respiratory acidosis

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C. fully compensated respiratory alkalosis

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D. metabolic alkalosis