A client with pulmonary embolism develops respiratory acidos…
A client with pulmonary embolism develops respiratory acidosis as a result of reduced alveolar ventilation. Which arterial blood gas (ABG) value confirms respiratory acidosis? (Normal value ranges: pH 7.35-7.45, pCO2 35-45 mm Hg, HCO3 21-28 mEq/L, PaO2 80-100 mm Hg)
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