The nurse is providing care to a client admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a severe accident. The client has several fractured ribs and lost a considerable amount of blood due to lacerations. What is the nurse's primary concern when monitoring the client for acid-base imbalances?
A) Decreased protein levels
B) Increased phosphate levels
C) Increased carbonic acid and bicarbonate levels
D) Decreased carbon dioxide levels
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