Ati Med Surg Acid Base ND Renal Proctored Exam
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas results of a client with the following values: pH 7.51, HCO3 33 mEq/L, and PaCO2 45 mm Hg. Based on these results, which acid-base imbalance should the nurse identify, and what is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
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