Arterial blood gas(ABG)
A client was admitted with the following arterial blood gas(ABG). How does the nurse interpret these results?
PH 7.35
PaC02 30mm Hg
Hc03 17 mEq/L
Pa02 92 mm Hg
A. Respiratory acidosis with full metabolic compensation
B. Metabolic acidosis with full respiratory compensation
C. Respiratory alkalosis with full metabolic compensation
D. Metabolic alkalosis with full respiratory compensation