The client has delivered by urgent caesarean birth for fetal compromise.Umbilical cord gases were obtained for acid-base determination.The pH is 6.9,partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO₂)is elevated,and the base deficit is 11 mmol/L.What type of acidemia is displayed by the infant?

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These findings are evidence of respiratory acidemia.Metabolic acidemia is expressed by a pH <7.20,normal carbon dioxide pressure,and a base excess of ≥ 12 mmol/L.Mixed acidemia is evidenced by a pH <7.20,elevated carbon dioxide pressure,and a base excess of ≥12 mmol/L.There is no such finding as turbulent acidemia.

The Client Has Delivered by Urgent Caesarean Birth for Fetal