Multiple Choice
A patient who is lethargic and exhibits deep,rapid respirations has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32,PaCO2 88 mm Hg,PaCO2 37 mm Hg,and HCO3 16 mEq/L.How should the nurse interpret these results?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis
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