The nurse is evaluating the ABGs of a patient who was admitted in severe respiratory distress 24 hours ago.The nurse recognizes that which blood gases are normal?
A) pH 7.42, paCO2 35, HCO3 22
B) pH 7.27, paCO2 38, HCO3 14
C) pH 7.48, paCO2 32, HCO3 18
D) pH 7.26, paCO2 HCO3 29
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