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An elderly postoperative client is demonstrating lethargy, confusion, and a respiratory rate of 8 per minute. The nurse sees that the last dose of pain medication administered via a patient controlled anesthesia (PCA) pump was within 30 minutes. Which of the following acid-base disorders might this client be experiencing?     

A) Metabolic alkalosis      B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Respiratory acidosis      D) Respiratory alkalosis
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