The blood gases of a patient with an acid‒base disorder show a blood pH outside of normal limits. The nurse realizes that this patient is

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A blood pH outside of normal limits indicates an acid‒base disorder. If the patient's body has attempted to compensate for the disorder, the blood pH may be partially compensated. The patient may require further treatment to fully correct the imbalance. The information provided does not suggest that the patient is undergoing anaerobic metabolism or in need of intravenous fluids, so options B and D can be eliminated.

The Blood Gases of a Patient with an Acid‒base Disorder