A child is in uncompensated metabolic acidosis.What should the nurse expect the arterial blood gas to be? A) HCO₃, 24; pH, 7.35 B) HCO₃, 28; pH, 7.50 C) HCO₃, 20; pH, 7.30 D) HCO₃, 26; pH, 7.40

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Laboratory findings of uncompensated metabolic acidosis include lowered plasma pH (<7.35)and diminished plasma bicarbonate concentration (normal HCO₃ is 22-26).

A Child Is in Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis