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    Ati Med Surg Acid Base ND Renal Proctored Exam
    A client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values: pH 7.22, PaCO2 68 mm Hg, Base excess -2, PaO2 78 mm Hg, Saturation 80 Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs?

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