A patient's arterial blood gases (ABGs)are as follows: pH 7.30,PaCO₂ 30 mm Hg,HCO₃ 14 mEq/L,and PaO₂ 50.The nurse evaluates these ABGs as representing which acid-base imbalance? A)Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis with moderate hypoxemia B)Compensated metabolic acidosis with severe hypoxemia C)Partially compensated metabolic acidosis with moderate hypoxemia D)Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis with mild hypoxemia

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The low pH and low HCO3- indicate acidosis, and the high PaCO2 indicates respiratory compensation. However, the pH is still below normal range, indicating partial compensation. The oxygen level is also below normal, but not severe enough to be considered severe hypoxemia. Therefore, this represents a partially compensated metabolic acidosis with moderate hypoxemia.

A Patient's Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)are as Follows: PH 7