A patient's assessment data present as follows: pH, 7.10; PaCO₂, 60 mm Hg; PaO₂, 40 mm Hg; HCO₃, 24 mEq/L; RR, 34 breaths/min; HR, 128 beats/min; and BP, 180/92 mm Hg.This condition is best described as

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The pH is below normal range (7.35-7.45), so this is uncompensated acidosis.The PaCO₂ is markedly elevated, and the HCO₃ is normal.This indicates uncompensated respiratory acidosis.Uncompensated respiratory acidosis values include a pH below 7.35, PACO₂ above 45 mm Hg, and HCO₃ of 22 to 26 mEq/L.Uncompensated metabolic acidosis values include a pH below 7.35, PACO₂ of 35 to 45 mm Hg, and HCO₃ above 22 mEq/L.Compensated metabolic acidosis values include a pH of 7.35 to 7.39, PACO₂ below 35 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- below 22 mEq/L.Compensated respiratory acidosis values include a pH of 7.35 to 7.35, PACO₂ above 45 mm Hg, and HCO₃ above 26 mEq/L.

A Patient's Assessment Data Present as Follows: PH, 7