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Ati Lpn Medsurg Resp Test Proctored Exam ( 41 Questions)
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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?
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