The client is experiencing an increase in carbonic acid due to the failure of the lungs to adequately eliminate carbon dioxide,which results in:

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Respiratory acidosis is caused by hypoventilation or respiratory depression;if this situation occurs suddenly,the condition is life-threatening.Continual depression of the respiratory rate results in chronic respiratory acidosis.In respiratory acidosis,the blood pH level is below 7.35,the partial carbon dioxide level is greater than 45 mmHg,and there is an excess of carbonic acid.

The Client Is Experiencing an Increase in Carbonic Acid Due