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1-year-old child has the following arterial blood gas values (ABGs): pH: 7.28, PCO2: 58 mm Hg, PO2: 77 mm Hg, HCO3: 14 mEq/L, O2 saturation: 88. Which interpretation of the results by the nurse is the most accurate?
 
  A.
  Metabolic acidosis
  B.
  Metabolic alkalosis
  C.
  Respiratory acidosis
  D.
  Respiratory alkalosis
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ANS: C
The low pH indicates acidosis; the high CO2 level indicates respiratory involvement. The child is also hypoxemic.
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