A client's arterial blood gas results are as follows: pH = 7.30; partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO₂)= 40; bicarbonate (HCO₃) = 19 mEq/L; partial pressure of oxygen (PO₂) = 80. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client is which of the following?

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The client's arterial blood gas results indicate a pH of 7.30, which is below the normal range of 7.35-7.45. This indicates acidosis. The client's PCO2 is 40, which is above the normal range of 35-45 mmHg. This indicates respiratory acidosis. The client's HCO3 is 19 mEq/L, which is below the normal range of 22-26 mEq/L. This indicates metabolic acidosis. The client's PO2 is 80, which is within the normal range of 80-100 mmHg. This indicates that the client is not hypoxemic. Therefore, the appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client is Impaired Gas Exchange.

A Client's Arterial Blood Gas Results Are as Follows: PH