The nurse is caring for a client with uncompensated respiratory acidosis. Which acid-base findings will the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply. A) pH 7.29 B) HCO₃ 23 mmoL/L C) HCO₃18 mmoL/L D) pH 7.48 E) PaCO₂ 50 mmHg

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In uncompensated respiratory acidosis, the pH is low (A), the bicarbonate (HCO3) is normal (B) because there is no compensation yet, and the PaCO2 is elevated (E) due to CO2 retention.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Uncompensated Respiratory