A patient presents with the following arterial blood gas (ABG)values: pH,7.20; PaO₂,106 mm Hg; PaCO₂,35 mm Hg; andHCO₃¯ ,11 mEq/L.What is the interpretation of the patient's ABG?
A) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
B) Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
C) Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
D) Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

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The pH indicates acidosis,and the is markedly decreased,indicating a metabolic disorder.Uncompensated metabolic acidosis values include a pH below 7.35,PaCO₂ of 35 to 45 mm Hg,and below 22 mEq/L.Uncompensated respiratory acidosis values include a pH below 7.35,PaCO₂ above 45 mm Hg,and of 22 to 26 mEq/L.Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis values include a pH above 7.45,PaCO₂ below 35 mm Hg,and of 22 to 26 mEq/L.Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis values include a pH above 7.45,PaCO₂ of 35 to 45 mm Hg,and above 26 mEq/L.

A Patient Presents with the Following Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)values