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A client suffering from an asthma attack is brought to the emergency department. The client's body temperature is 98.4F, pulse rate is 110 beats/minute, respiratory rate is 24 shallow breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is 136/86 mm Hg.
 
  Arterial blood gas values are also documented.
 
  Blood pH 7.30
  Partial pressure of carbon dioxide 58 mm Hg
  Partial pressure of oxygen 88 mm Hg
  Bicarbonate concentration 29 mEq/L
  Oxygen saturation 88
 
  Which condition has the client developed?
  A. Compensated metabolic acidosis
  B. Compensated respiratory acidosis
  C. Compensated respiratory alkalosis
  D. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
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