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